Brigadeiro is a simple Brazilian chocolate fudge candy created in the 1940s, and named after Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, and its shape is reminiscent of that of some varieties of chocolate truffles.It is made by mixing condensed milk, butter and chocolate powder together. The mixture is then heated in a pan on the stove or in a microwave or hob to obtain a smooth, sticky texture. If made on the stove, it is ready when the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom when the pan is tilted.There are two ways to serve brigadeiro. The traditional method is to roll the candy into balls which are then covered in chocolate or coffee-flavored sprinkles. The second method is to leave the candy slightly more fluid and to eat it with a spoon. A dash of rum or brandy can also be added to the recipe to give it a rich taste similar to a tartufo tiramisu.Brigadeiro can also be used as a topping or covering for cakes, brownies, and fruits. HistoryEduardo Gomes was a Brazilian Air Force brigadier (thus the title "Brigadeiro," in Portuguese), who first gained notoriety for playing a part in quashing a communist coup in Rio de Janeiro. Later he ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1946 and 1950, during a brief breeze of democracy that blew in Brazil after the Second World War. This was a time of shortage of traditional imports such as nuts and fruits because of the war. But, at the same time, Nestlé was introducing its chocolate powder in the country.Although Brazil is a major producer of cocoa beans, it is believed that the creation and success of the candy was a combination of opportunities: the multinational corporation Nestlé, which introduced chocolate powder; the creators who named it after a famous politician, the need to find a replacement to imported sweets; and its ease of manufacture.

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