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Brigadeiro (bree-gah-day-ro) is a popular Brazilian sweet
traditionally made with condensed milk and cocoa. These
mouth-watering treats have a soft and silky texture akin to a
bonbon. They were created in 1940's and named after the famous
Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, a presidential candidate. They were so
famous and appreciated among the brigadier's entourage that these
delicious sweets finally spread throughout Brazil.
Lemon Caipirinha Brigadeiro
 1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 oz) can condensed
milk
1 tablespoon Leblon Cachaca
lemon and lime zest
granulated sugar
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, Leblon
Cachaça and condensed milk. Cook the mixture until it thickens
enough to show the pan bottom during stirring (it will be firm
enough to stay together and not spread), about 15 minutes. Turn off
the heat and add the lime and lemon zest. Stir vigorously. Pour into
a dish and let cool to room temperature.
Lightly grease your hands with butter and take small amounts of
candy and form
into 1 1/2 inch balls.
Roll them on sugar and lemon zest and place it
into small paper cups.
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