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Pistachio Brigadeiro

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An exquisite twist on the classic Brazilian Brigadeiro, combining sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate, and the delightful flavor of pistachios.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup pistachio paste (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for ganache)
  • 1 tablespoon pistachio paste (unsweetened, for ganache)
  • 3/4 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (for coating)
  • 20 small white paper candy cups

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed non-stick pan over low heat. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir gently until fully combined and warm.
  2. Stir in the white chocolate chips and pistachio paste. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture turns a uniform green color.
  3. Continue stirring over low heat until the mixture thickens and pulls cleanly from the bottom of the pan, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Transfer the thickened mixture to a buttered glass dish and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
  5. Scoop out equal portions and roll into smooth balls, flattening slightly at the base to form domes.
  6. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour it over the white chocolate chips and pistachio paste in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
  7. Spoon a small amount of ganache over each brigadeiro dome, allowing it to drip toward the edges.
  8. While the ganache is still tacky, press the base of each brigadeiro into the finely chopped pistachios.
  9. Place each brigadeiro into a white paper cup and let them rest until the ganache firms up.

Notes

These brigadeiros are best enjoyed at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to five days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.

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