This is the favorite dessert of Brazilians, for sure. It’s a must-have at any birthday party, and today there are many variations from the traditional to the gourmet. Our recipe for today is the sugar-free Brazilian brigadeiro, let’s get started!
Ingredients for sugar-free Brazilian brigadeiro:
- 2 tablespoons of 100% cocoa powder;
- 1 teaspoon of ghee (clarified butter);
- A pinch of salt;
- 1 can of lactose-free whipping cream;
- 1/4 cup of xylitol sweetener;
- 20g of almond flour.
How to prepare sugar-free Brazilian brigadeiro:
- Place a pot over low heat and add the whipping cream and xylitol;
- Mix them very well;
- When it starts to thicken, transfer to a blender and blend with almond flour;
- After blending, return the mixture to the pot and continue stirring;
- Next, add the cocoa powder and stir until it detaches from the bottom of the pot, dissolving all almond flour;
- It will become smooth and creamy, similar to a conventional brigadeiro;
- Refrigerate;
- Then roll into balls and coat with 70% sugar-free chocolate.
That’s it! Enjoy your meal!
Did You Know?
Brigadeiro is a dessert that’s deeply ours, typical of Brazil and originated in São Paulo. It quickly spread across the country, becoming common in all regions. It’s a staple at birthday parties alongside treats like cajuzinho and beijinho (Source: Wikipedia).
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