This Peanut Butter Brigadeiro (Brigadeiro de Paçoca) recipe is easy, quick, and absolutely delicious for those days when you crave something special. If you are a peanut butter lover, this is the perfect treat for you!
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Brigadeiros:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 can (approx. 5 oz) table cream (or heavy cream)
- 4 units of paçoca (Brazilian peanut candy, crushed with a fork)
- Crushed roasted peanuts (skinless) for coating
How to make Peanut Butter Brigadeiros:
- In a non-stick saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat;
- Next, add the sweetened condensed milk and mix well;
- Stir in the table cream and the crushed paçoca;
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan (brigadeiro point);
- Grease a plate with a little butter, pour the mixture onto it, and let it cool completely;
- Once cooled, grease your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, and coat them with the crushed peanuts;
- They are ready! Enjoy these delights on their own, served with ice cream, or paired with a hot cup of coffee!
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