Brigadeiro

Today, we're going to discover the irresistible recipe for Brigadeiro, a much-loved Brazilian sweet with an interesting political trajectory. In 1946, in Rio de Janeiro, Heloísa Nabuco de Oliveira created this sweet to raise funds for the presidential campaign of Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, her favorite candidate. Soon, the Brigadeiro became the favorite treat at political meetings, earning the nickname "brigadeiro's sweetie". Although Eduardo Gomes did not win the election, the sweet gained a special place in the hearts of Brazilians. Since then, Brigadeiro has been synonymous with celebration, with its creamy texture and unique chocolate flavor, delighting palates throughout Brazil.