Brigadeiro Love

Everyone that knows me knows how much I love chocolate.

Some people know that technically I'm allergic to it.

When I was very young my mom picked me up from the sitter's and I had giant whelps on my back. She told me it looked like I'd been beaten with a belt.

The sitter was a family friend and I reported no ill treatment. A trip to the doctor confirmed my allergy. As a child I ate lots of fruits and vegetables so it is entirely possible that the candy bar that caused the whelps was the first I'd had.

As luck, or as I prefer cruel fate, would have it the allergy was only to dark and/or milk chocolate.

the horror!

A childhood of white chocolate Easter bunnies followed.

To this day the sight and smell of a while chocolate Easter bunny turns my stomach. And, at nearly 30, I am just starting to appreciate the idea of white chocolate.

Over the years I have grown out of my allergy and it has allowed to make up for what I refer to as the "white chocolate only" year.

Which brings me to Brigadeiros.

Truffles are great. But they can be fussy to make. And they have, in my opinion, an elite status in the chocolate world.

After watching a show featuring Brigadeiros, which are a much beloved Brazilian
version of a truffle that have a chocolate caramel taste, I knew I had to make them.

After researching to find an authentic recipe I came across this wonderful blog and video:

Street Smart Brazil

They were easy to make and wonderful to eat. And, they will certainly be a dessert that I make and share with friends many times over.

For my first run I opted for traditional toppings-chocolate sprinkles, coconut flakes, and walnuts.

Apparently there is a bakery in NYC that only sells Brigadeiros. One day I will visit and try some different flavors. Actually, lets be real, probably all the flavors.