Dessert for 4
Brazilian Chocolate Truffles
These soft chocolate truffles cook with condensed milk and butter, then cool before being rolled in nuts or coconut.
Typical price
$6.00for 4 servings
$1.50 per serving$6.00 for 4
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- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.98Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.47Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 400 g condensed milk
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 50 g pistachio
- 50 g almonds
- 50 g desiccated coconut
Steps
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla, then cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy.
- Spread the mixture into a shallow dish and cool it for 20 minutes.
- Chill the mixture for 15 minutes, then roll it into small balls.
- Coat the truffles with chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, or coconut, and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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