Description
Sweet cocoa-dusted milk balls bring Brazilian comfort to dessert lovers worldwide. Rich chocolate coating and creamy milk center create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) milk
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cornstarch
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 30 grams (1 ounce) sugar
- 2 milliliters (0.07 fluid ounces) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Coating:
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt until uniformly blended, creating a smooth dry base.
- Gradually pour milk into the dry ingredients, stirring meticulously to prevent any lumpy formations and ensure a silky consistency.
- Transfer the liquid mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium temperature, continuously stirring until the preparation thickens and begins separating from the pan’s edges, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract and unsalted butter, mixing thoroughly until the butter melts completely and integrates seamlessly with the mixture.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, reaching a comfortable handling temperature, typically 5-7 minutes.
- Lightly grease palms with butter or cooking oil to prevent sticking, then carefully shape the mixture into uniform round spheres using gentle rolling motions.
- Delicately roll each milk ball through cocoa powder, ensuring an even, rich chocolate coating that completely covers the surface.
- Arrange the cocoa-dusted milk balls on a serving plate, creating an appealing presentation ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent lumps by whisking dry ingredients thoroughly before adding milk, ensuring a smooth base.
- Stir continuously while cooking to avoid burning or sticking, creating a consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Cool mixture slightly before forming balls to maintain shape and prevent burning your hands during preparation.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like powdered sugar, shredded coconut, or ground nuts for varied flavor profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Milkshake
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg