Description
Garlic pistachio brigadeiro brings together unexpected flavors that dance on your palate with surprising delight. Brazilian chocolate truffles get a savory twist that will make your taste buds do a happy little celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup crushed pistachios
- ¼ cup finely chopped garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute ¼ cup finely chopped garlic until aromatic and golden, around 2-3 minutes.
- Pour 1 can sweetened condensed milk into the pan. Whisk in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and a pinch of salt until completely integrated.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Continuously stir the mixture for 10-15 minutes at 180°F, ensuring it doesn’t stick or burn. Your mixture will gradually thicken and start pulling away from pan edges.
- Remove the pan from heat. Fold in 1 cup crushed pistachios and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased plate. Allow it to cool and set for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Once slightly cooled, use your hands to roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls. Work quickly to prevent sticking.
- Gently roll each ball in additional crushed pistachios, ensuring a complete and even coating.
- Refrigerate the brigadeiros for 30 minutes to help them firm up and maintain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure garlic is finely chopped to blend seamlessly into the brigadeiro without overwhelming chunks.
- Use low-sodium butter if watching salt intake, as the sweetened condensed milk already provides sweetness.
- Toast pistachios briefly before crushing to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the recipe.
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, smooth chocolate base that complements the garlic’s subtle bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg