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ian dessert. The origin of the dessert is uncertain, but the most common theory is that it was created by a confectioner from

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, Heloisa Nabuco de Oliveira, to promote the presidential candidacy of

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. It is made of

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, and

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sprinkles covering the outside layer. It is a popular confection throughout the country, especially for festive events. are commonly made at home, and also found in bakeries and snack shops. A is generally shaped into small balls covered in chocolate sprinkles and placed in a small cupcake liner. The mixture may also be poured into a small container, and eaten with a spoon, and this is known as a (literally, "spoon "). can be found now in different countries as a result of Brazilian migration. In recent years, flavor and coating variations on the traditional chocolate have become popular. This variation of flavors and easy manipulation of the original dessert lead into a trend of different recipes, such as cakes, tarts, ice cream or even bread.

History

The origin of the name "Brigadeiro" is linked to the presidential campaign of

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Eduardo Gomes, UDN candidate for the Presidency of the

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in 1946. Heloísa Nabuco de Oliveira, a member of a traditional ''

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'' family who supported the brigadier's candidacy, created a new confection, and named it after the candidate. The ''doce do brigadeiro'' (lit. brigadier's candy) became popular, and the name was eventually shortened to just "brigadeiro." Women at the time would sell brigadeiro in support of the presidential candidate as it was the first national election in which women were able to vote. Despite the support received, Eduardo Gomes was defeated, and the election was won by then General Eurico Gaspar Dutra. In the South of Brazil, brigadeiros are most commonly known as ''negrinhos'', and one researcher traced its origins back to the 1920s, when condensed milk by

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started being sold in Brazil.

Gallery

File:BrigadeiroBrazil.jpg, Regular chocolate brigadeiro File:Brigadeiro - Flickr - Rod Senna.jpg, Close-up of a brigadeiro File:Brigadeiro de chocolate branco 20190209.jpg,

White chocolate White chocolate is a confectionery typically made of sugar, milk, and cocoa butter. It is pale ivory colored, and lacks many of the compounds found in milk and dark chocolates. It is solid at room temperature because the melting point of cocoa ...

brigadeiros File:Brigadeiros decorados.jpg, Brigadeiros with multiple differently flavored

sprinkles Sprinkles are very small pieces of confectionery used as an often colourful decoration or to add texture to desserts such as brownies, cupcakes, doughnuts or ice cream. The tiny candies are produced in a variety of colors and are generally use ...

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brigadeiros File:Brigadeiros.jpg, Variety of brigadeiro flavors

References

External links

Brigadeiro recipe (in English)
{{authority control Brazilian confectionery Chocolate desserts

History

Gallery

See also

References

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