Oh yes, brigadeiros! A classic candy from my native country Brazil. Some people say it resembles fudges or truffles. For me… they are just lovely oh-so-super-sweet candies that bring me comfort and remind my home. There’s nothing like doing nothing on a Sunday, maybe watching a movie, with some Brigadeiro. There’s not even the need to make it pretty… you just eat, right there, from the pan… while is still warm. Ahhhh! On the next day, you’ll have a big surprise, but let’s not ruin this post, right?!

Brigadeiros are a must be in every Brazilian party. At least birthday ones… as far as I remember, I had brigadeiros in every birthdays. There are even in wedding ceremonies. A fancier type (I’ll show later this week with more recipes).

This candy was created in the 1940s, when there was a shortage of fresh products (such as fruits, nuts and eggs) used in the normal confectionery during the war. The legend says it was named after Brigadier Eduardo Gomes (brigadeiro means “Brigadier”). His wife was helping him on the campaign and she decided to invent a new treat. (Very  cleaver woman in my opinion!)

The recipe I use is stove top method to make the brigadeiro. I know it is possible to make it in the microwave.

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