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    Published: Jan 31, 2017 · Modified: Jun 6, 2020 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 6 Comments

    4-Ingredient Strawberry Brigadeiros (Moranguinho)

    Gluten Free

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    Strawberry Brigadeiros are fudgy candies made from sweetened condensed milk, strawberry gelatin, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. They are cute and make great party treats!

    Valentine's Day is almost here.... Who is going to be your Valentine?

    Mine devoured these gluten-free fudgy and delish Strawberry treats, which are simply called moranguinho in Portuguese. Aren't these Brazilian candies cute?

    A close up of candies

    How to make strawberry brigadeiros (Strawberry Fudge) 

    They are also quick and easy to make. That's right! All you need are 4 ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, strawberry gelatin, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar.

    Combine the first 3 ingredients in a non-stick pan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the bottom of the pan can be seen.

    Spread onto a greased plate and let cool. Then roll into balls, shape like strawberries, and sprinkle sugar on top. Garnish strawberry fudge with a clove and place into bonbon cups. See? Easy peasy!

    Decorated candies on a table

    They are as easy to make as our beer brigadeiros , another fave of many male Valentines.

    They can be served on a tray or placed into bonbon boxes to surprise your Valentine with something unique.

    A close up of a paltter of candies

    The red color and luscious flavor of this strawberry fudge are a real declaration of love...

    But of course, they make more than just good Valentine treats....just as this strawberry gelatin dessert! In Brazil, they are served at birthday parties and other occasions. Sometimes I make them just because... 😉

    Strawberry candies in a platter

    I hope you and your Valentine enjoy our strawberry brigadeiros!

    HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

    close up image of strawberry candy

    Get the recipe for chocolate brigadeiro recipe.

    Learn everything you ever wanted to know about brigadeiro and its variants and history.

    Who is your Valentine? And what's his/her fave treat? I'd love to hear your plans how to celebrate the day!

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    A close up of candies
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    4-Ingredient Strawberry Brigadeiros (Moranguinho)

    Strawberry brigadeiros are fudgy candies made from sweetened condensed milk, strawberry gelatin, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. They are cute and make great party treats!
    Course:Dessert
    Cuisine:Brazilian
    Keywords:strawberry brigadeiros, strawberry candy, strawberry fudge
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 22
    Calories62 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 10 cents per candy

    Equipment

    • stovetop
    • pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
    • ½ package strawberry gelatin powder i.e. half of 3 oz (85 g) package-- it can be diet gelatin if you wish
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • Granulated sugar to sprinkle
    • Cloves to garnish
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Whisk the condensed milk and strawberry gelatin powder together until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (without lumps). Then, stir in the butter.
    • Cook in a medium non-stick saucepan or skillet over medium-low to medium heat (large burner), stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to peel away or show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 5-8 minutes). The strawberry fudge mixture should be thick enough to reveal the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again.
      Strawberry brigadeiros mixture being stirred in a pan on the stove with a wood spatula
    • When the strawberry fudge is ready, remove from the stove and spread mixture onto a plate greased with butter.
    • Let cool to room temperature before starting to roll them into balls with greased hands. Use a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon as measure. Then, shape them into strawberry shapes and dredge gently in sugar or sprinkle sugar all around until totally covered. Place into paper bonbon cups and garnish each with a clove as a "stem," as seen in the pictures. Enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    Strawberry brigadeiros can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 67mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Calcium: 51mg

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    1. Juliana says

      January 31, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Denise, these strawberries brigadeiros are so cute...and yes,perfect for the up coming Valentine's Day...thanks for the inspiration.
      Have a wonderful week 🙂

      Reply
    2. Adina says

      February 01, 2017 at 9:30 am

      oh, they are so pretty! I think my daughter would love them even more than my husband. 🙂

      Reply
    3. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      February 01, 2017 at 9:49 am

      What a neat recipe! I've never had these, but they're perfect for Valentine's Day. Really pretty -- and I'll bet they taste wonderful. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      February 01, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      I'm missing the local berry season and these sweet little berries would make me very happy! Can I make my own Valentine's Day treat?

      Reply
    5. Kylie says

      April 25, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      These are so cute! Such a great treat!

      Reply

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