Pistachio Brigadeiro
Creamy pistachio brigadeiros made with sweetened condensed milk and rich pistachio cream, then rolled in finely chopped pistachios. These no-bake Brazilian-style truffles are smooth, fudgy, and perfect for parties, gifting, or elegant dessert platters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–14 brigadeiros
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
1 can (397 g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
20 g (1½ tbsp) unsalted butter
¼ tsp salt
100 g pistachio cream or pistachio spread
100 g pistachios, finely chopped (for coating)
Instructions
**Cook the Brigadeiro Base**
Add condensed milk, butter, and salt to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and incorporated (2–3 minutes).
Add pistachio cream and stir until fully combined with no streaks remaining.
Continue cooking and stirring constantly for 8–12 minutes until thick, glossy, and pulling away from the sides of the pan. The mixture should resemble thick frosting and briefly expose the bottom of the pan when stirred.
**Chill**
Transfer mixture to a bowl, spread slightly, and refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm enough to roll.
**Shape**
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls between your palms.
**Coat**
Roll each ball in finely chopped pistachios, pressing gently to adhere.
Place in paper cups or on a serving plate. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
Notes
• Stir constantly to prevent burning.
• Chill fully before rolling for clean shaping.
• Grease hands lightly if mixture sticks.
• Substitute pistachio cream with Nutella, peanut butter, or cookie butter if desired.
• Can be rolled in coconut, cocoa powder, or crushed freeze-dried fruit.
Find it online: https://pinchofwarmthbakes.com/pistachio-brigadeiro/