Pumpkin Brigadeiros: A Delicious Fall Treat Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, finely chopped (for rolling)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Whisk until smooth and combine well.
- Cook over medium-low heat while stirring constantly for about 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan sides.
- Remove from heat and optionally stir in an additional tablespoon of butter.
- Transfer to a buttered dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, lightly butter your hands and scoop out portions to roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in finely chopped white chocolate chips or desired toppings before placing on a serving plate.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg