Passion Fruit Brigadeiro Bonbons
Ingredients
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 can heavy cream
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons passion fruit reduction
- Fresh strawberries (about 6-7 for yield)
- Chocolate for coating (as needed, if using)
Syrup
- 500g sugar
- 200ml water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 120g glucose
- Yellow food coloring
- A small amount of edible gold powder
Preparation
Prepare the passion fruit reduction by cooking the syrup ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened and reduced, then set aside to cool
In a separate pan, combine the brigadeiro ingredients including the prepared passion fruit reduction, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan
Allow the brigadeiro mixture to cool slightly before shaping into balls or using as desired
For the bonbons, temper the chocolate according to standard methods if using Nobre chocolate or similar
Dip the fresh strawberries into the tempered chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated
Place the coated strawberries on a tray and refrigerate until the chocolate sets and crystallizes
Tips
This recipe yields about 6-7 strawberry bonbons, adjust quantities based on desired output
Use tempered chocolate for a professional finish and better shelf life when making bonbons
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