Candyland Queens's Notes:
Expand2 cans (28 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons of butter Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons of cocoa powder Ask a question about this ingredient
white granulate sugar to cover Ask a question about this ingredient
For the first batch: In a saucepan over medium heat mix one can of condensed milk, 3 tablespoons of cocoa and one tablespoon of butter. Cook, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon for about 15-17 minutes or until thickened. You will know that is ready when you are able to see the bottom of the pan when tilting it. Remove from the heat and carefully transfer the hot mixture to a separate greased bowl to cool. Let it cool off.
Ask a question about this stepFor the second batch: In a saucepan over medium heat mix one can of condensed milk and one tablespoon of butter. Cook, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon for about 15-17 minutes or until thickened. You will know that is ready when you are able to see the bottom of the pan when tilting it. Remove from the heat and carefully transfer the hot mixture to a separate greased bowl to cool. Let it cool off.
Ask a question about this stepPutting everything together: Cover your hands with butter and take a small portion from the mixture with chocolate and another from the mixture without chocolate. Roll both small portions into small balls. Roll the balls over white granulate sugar until completely covered. You can decorate them with sugar pearls...
Ask a question about this step"Well Married" (Bem Casados) look awesome! And taste even better.
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Andrew is an artisan chocolatier and the owner of Garrison Confections Gourmet Chocolate Shop.
This recipe is great! Just one comment, this recipe is for brigadeiros, not bem casados.
There's this bakery in NYC that bakes both brigadeiros and bem casados. Check their blog to find the out the difference between them!!
brigadeirobakery.com