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Bicho De Pe

Bicho De Pe Recipe

This is a simple Brazilian recipe for bicho de pe also known as strawberry brigadier that is quick to prepare and makes a wonderful treat and snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Confectionary, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Brazilian, Portuguese
Servings 6 people
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams of sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 15 grams unsalted butter or margarine
  • 20 grams strawberry gelatin
  • 60 grams granulated or crystal sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the condensed milk, butter, and strawberry gelatin in a pot and boil, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until it comes off the bottom of the pot. Set aside to cool.
  • Once cooled shape them into golf size balls with your hands, you can grease your hands with butter or margarine to help with the stickiness, then roll them into crystal sugar and place them into muffin
  • Serve and Enjoy!
Keyword Bicho de pe, Gourmet brigadeiro recipe, Strawberry Balls, strawberry brigadeiro recipe, Strawberry brigadier, Strawberry-flavoured balls