I saw a version of these truffles once while watching Unique Sweets on Cooking Channel. When I watch that show, I’m always ears perked, frantically scribbling down any spin-off ideas that come to mind…it’s research.
Truffles made from dulce de leche immediately caught my attention because they reminded me of my dear friend Jessi who first introduced me to the sweet spread, encouraged me to make it at home (to replenish her original supply that she brought back from her travels), and who now is traveling in Belize (shout out!). I love when she travels to new places that I’ve never been because she always manages a way to bring back something local and interesting for me to experiment with. What a great friend.
When I made these, I had quite the audience for the caramelization process. My mom and my brother hovered over my shoulder the whole time, wondering how it would all come together in the end. After finalizing the truffles, we all tried one and I was in love with the texture and the subtly sweet but decadent taste. They are kind of like caramels but they dont get wedged in your teeth, they just melt away.
Dulce de Leche Truffles (Brigadeiro)
(makes 20 truffles)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. cocoa powder
chocolate sprinkles, chopped almonds, toasted coconut (for rolling)
~Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a nonstick skillet. Over medium heat, bring the milk to a small boil, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low. Continually stir with a silicone spatula as the milk caramelizes and becomes thick. This may take 20-30 min depending on how low the heat is.
(this is how it looks once it is thickened and you’ve just stirred in the cocoa)
Once the milk is a dark amber color and very thick, stir in the cocoa powder (this feels like you’re mashing it around until it’s completely incorporated). Transfer the now chocolate dulce de leche into a container to cool to room temperature. It will be extremely thick (like a caramel).
~Use a teaspoon to portion out the dulce de leche. Roll it between your palms into balls, then roll each ball into your topping of choice (sprinkles, almonds, or coconut). Enjoy!
You are like the truffle queen these days! Those look delicious.
Gracias! I definitely got hooked on the simple truffles. No-bake goodies keep your kitchen cool too!
great idea using dulche de lêche to make truffles. Now I know what to do with some left over cans of dulche de lêche : )
Hazel
These sound so divine!
Wonderful!