Pizza de Brigadeiro
Sweet pizza topped with brigadeiro (chocolate fudge) and sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
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The pizza base has Italian origins, while brigadeiro is a quintessential Brazilian sweet created in the 1940s. Pizza de Brigadeiro is a fusion of these two culinary traditions, reflecting Brazil's love for adapting and localizing international dishes.
Pizza de Brigadeiro is often served as a dessert pizza or a treat for special occasions, particularly children's parties in Brazil. It represents a playful and celebratory approach to food.
Party Food
Pizza de Brigadeiro is a common sight at Brazilian birthday parties and celebrations. It's considered a fun and festive dessert option.
Brazilian Sweet Tooth
The dish exemplifies Brazil's love for sweet and decadent desserts. Brigadeiro itself is a national favorite, and combining it with pizza elevates it to a shareable and exciting treat.
Adaptation and Innovation
Pizza de Brigadeiro shows how Brazilian cuisine embraces foreign influences while adding a unique local twist. The pizza is not just pizza, but a base for the most popular sweet in the country.
Pizza de Brigadeiro offers a sweet and indulgent flavor profile, contrasting the savory pizza base with the rich, chocolatey brigadeiro and colorful sprinkles.
The dominant flavor is a rich, intense chocolate from the brigadeiro, a fudge-like confection made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and often heavy cream. The pizza dough base provides a neutral, slightly yeasty backdrop. Sprinkles add a touch of sweetness and a textural crunch, as well as visual appeal.
Crust Preparation
Blind bake the pizza crust before adding the brigadeiro topping to prevent a soggy base. A slightly underbaked crust is better than an overbaked one, as it will firm up when the brigadeiro is added.
Brigadeiro Consistency
Use a slightly thinner brigadeiro consistency than you would for rolling into traditional brigadeiro balls. This will make it easier to spread evenly over the pizza base. Consider adding a touch of heavy cream to thin it out.
Sprinkle Application
Add the sprinkles immediately after spreading the brigadeiro to ensure they adhere properly. Use a generous amount of colorful sprinkles for visual appeal.
Serving Temperature
Serve the pizza warm, but not hot. This allows the brigadeiro to be soft and gooey without being scalding. Letting it cool slightly after baking also prevents the sprinkles from melting.
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