Brigadeiro with coconut milk: fewer calories, same flavor

Find out how to prepare Brigadeiro with coconut milk: fewer calories, without condensed milk and with the usual irresistible flavor

Brigadeiro without condensed milk, with coconut milk and cocoa. Gluten-free and lactose-free. Easy to prepare, healthy and perfect

Recipe for 4 people.

Gluten Free, Gluten Free and Lactose Free, Lactose Free, Vegan

Preparation: 00:20 + time to roll

Interval: 02:00

TOOLS

1 pan(es), 1 colander(s), 2 bowls, 2 plates(s), 1 spatula(s) (silicone), 1 wire whisk, 8 candy molds (or more), 1 cutting board(s)

EQUIPMENT

conventional

METERS

cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

Coconut milk brigadeiro ingredients:

– 200 ml of coconut milk (with at least 18 g of fat per 100 g of product)

– 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar (or coconut sugar)

– 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder ^ABC

– 4 tablespoons cornstarch (dissolved in cold coconut milk or water)

– 1 tablespoon(s) of vegan butter

PREPARATION:

1. Separate all ingredients and utensils. This recipe yields 8 15g brigadeiros per 2 servings.
2. Make sure you use high-fat coconut milk. Brands such as Copra (20%) and Ducoco (17%) are suitable, as is the tetrapak version of Sococo.
3. Sift the brown or coconut sugar directly into the pan and the cocoa into a separate bowl.

PREPARATION:

Pasta – Brigadeiro with coconut milk:

1. Add the coconut milk to the pan, along with the sifted brown sugar.
2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
3. Lower the heat and add the sifted cocoa. Mix until completely absorbed.
4. Add the dissolved corn starch and mix vigorously until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for another 2 or 3 minutes.
6. Add the vegan butter and stir, cooking for another 1 minute.
7. The kneading point is reached when the mixture completely comes out of the pan.
8. Turn off the fire.

Cooling (time in refrigerator):

1. Place the mixture on a plate, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Preparation (lamination and finishing):

1. While the mixture cools, chop the chocolate into small pieces.
2. Using a measuring cup (or a dessert spoon), take 15 g of dough and shape it with your hands, forming small balls.
3. Arrange the vegan chocolate sprinkles on a plate and roll the brigadeiro balls until they are completely covered.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Serve Brigadeiro with coconut milk in candy molds

a) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac patients, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. We therefore always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN. b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of lactose due to cross-contamination. Lactose is the sugar present in milk and its derivatives, it does not present any health risk if consumed in moderation by healthy people. People suffering from some kind of sensitivity, allergy or intolerance should be careful and pay attention to the presence in the composition of milk products, such as casein, albumin and milk powder. This is why we always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and all the others that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that they are LACTOSE FREE. c) These ingredients may contain traces of products of animal origin. Some brands may contain products of animal origin or tested on animals. Therefore, we recommend that you read the labels of this ingredient(s) and others that may not be marked very carefully and opt for brands free of substances of origin or practices associated with animals. Check if the company/product is VEGAN before choosing to purchase.

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Source: Terra

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