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Love brigadeiros? Then you will ADORE these brigadeiro recipe variations!

Brigadeiro is by far our favorite sweet. Here in Brazil, we are always looking for an excuse to make these delicious fudge truffles.

While most people serve them at children’s parties, we also prepare these sweets for various other situations, including office parties or a bad PMS—brigadeiro is perfect for that period of the month. I can speak from experience.

Easy brigadeiro variations

Anyway, these brigadeiros I will talk about are delicious and easy to make. For most of them, I used three ingredients only: sweetened condensed milk, butter, and an ingredient to add flavor.

You may not know, but sweetened condensed milk is a fundamental part of Brazilian cuisine. We use it in many dessert recipes, from Brazilian cakes to puddings to tapioca.

We also use it together with some fruits to prepare delicious tropical co*cktails. It might sound weird, but trust me, these drinks are delicious!

That being said, for the sake of keeping this article focused, let’s talk about its use in brigadeiros.

In today’s article, I will talk about the most delicious brigadeiro gourmet I’ve tried so far.

I promise to keep this list up-to-date with the new recipes and flavors I discover in my kitchen or, who knows, in my grandma’s recipe book–she has loads of recipes that are new even to me.

Looking for delicious brigadeiro recipe variations? Read on!

Brigadeiro Recipe Variations

Here, you will find my best (and favorite) brigadeiro recipe variations.

Featuring lemon brigadeiros, strawberry brigadeiros, chocolate brigadeiros, coconut brigadeiros, and even a pumpkin version of these delicious Brazilian fudge truffles.

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Traditional Brigadeiro Recipe (Brazilian Fudge Truffles)

Chocolate brigadeiro is the traditional and most delicious brigadeiro recipe variation of all.

It is straightforward to prepare and not a single children's party in Brazil goes by without it.

Oh, well. You could prepare it in any situation, not only for the children.

While you can eat them right after rolling the truffles, I love how it tastes the day after that.

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Coffee Brigadeiro Recipe - The Perfect Winter Fudge

This coffee brigadeiro is not only easy to make but also has a complex, deep chocolate flavor that will make you want more.

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Lemon Brigadeiro Recipe (A Sweet-and-Sour Fudge Truffle)

While the previous brigadeiro recipe variation is very sweet, the lemon version of this Brazilian candy has a nice sweet-and-sour flavor.

Yummy!

This brigadeiro is especially tasty on a hot summer day when you want to serve a dessert, but nothing oversweet as a winter dessert would be, for example–something refreshing, instead.

It's a treat to your taste buds!

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Strawberry Brigadeiro Recipe: Easy Fudge Balls

This strawberry brigadeiro recipe is a delicious twist on the Brazilian dessert, chocolate brigadeiro, and it calls for 4 ingredients only!

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Beijinho Recipe (Coconut Brigadeiro) - The Brazilian Coconut Kisses

In Brazil, we call it beijinho, which literally means little kiss in English.

This coconut brigadeiro is by far one of the most famous Brazilian sweets, and it's super easy to prepare. And delicious, of course. Or better put, it's finger linkin' good!

While this recipe doesn't have chocolate, the coconut flakes add a special touch–and taste–to it. In fact, this brigadeiro recipe variation is one of my favorite ones.

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Passion Fruit Brigadeiro Recipe - The Perfect Summer Fudge

Fruity and aromatic, this passion fruit brigadeiro is a delicious tropical dessert that will transport you to Brazil after the first bite!

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Pumpkin Brigadeiro Recipe

Looking for the perfect fall dessert? Look no further! This pumpkin brigadeiro is a mouthwatering recipe that will make your family ask for more.

The sweet pumpkin scent, together with the apple pie spices, makes this Brazilian dessert a must-try. Serve it with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and wait for the sounds of enjoyment.

You will certainly have a happy family.

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Cinnamon Vanilla Brigadeiro Recipe - The Perfect Fall Fudge

This cinnamon vanilla brigadeiro recipe is so mouthwatering that you won't believe it is this easy to make!

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White Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe - A Delicious Winter Fudge

This white chocolate brigadeiro is deliciously sweet and tastes like more! Don’t believe me? Get the recipe and surprise yourself.

Pssst: Did you make any of these recipes or other brigadeiro variations at home? I’m curious. Show me how it turned out!

Snap a photo and share it with me on Instagram tagging @iheartbrazilofficial. I would love to see some of your creations!

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