Dark Chocolate Brigadeiro Alma do Cacau

Who doesn't love a brigadeiro, right? And what if you add quality dark chocolate? The Dark Chocolate Brigadeiro recipe is a sophisticated version of this traditional Brazilian sweet, made with the best cocoa, without additives and completely natural.

With an intense flavor and a creamy texture, this brigadeiro will be the center of attention at any event!

Ingredients:

• 200g of Alma do Cacau chocolate (70% or 85%, as you prefer)
• 1 can of condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Chocolate chips (or raw cacao nibs for a healthier version)
• A pinch of fleur de sel (optional, to enhance the flavor of the chocolate)

Preparation Method:

1. Start by melting the Alma do Cacau chocolate. You can do this in a bain-marie or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent it from burning. Let it cool a little while you prepare the rest of the mixture.
2. In a pan, add the condensed milk and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. When the mixture starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan (approximately 10-12 minutes), add the cocoa powder and stir until well incorporated.
4. Add the melted chocolate to the mixture and continue stirring until the mixture becomes creamy and begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan again.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased dish and let cool completely at room temperature (about 1 hour).
6. After cooling, grease your hands with a little butter and start rolling small portions of brigadeiro, forming balls the size of a walnut.
7. Roll the brigadeiro balls in traditional chocolate sprinkles or, for a more intense version, use raw cocoa nibs, which will complement the flavor of the dark chocolate perfectly.
8. If you like contrasts, add a pinch of fleur de sel to give it a final touch that will enhance the flavor of the chocolate.
   
9. Serve the brigadeiros on a platter or in paper cups and get ready to delight everyone with the flavor!

Enjoy!