Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro

• Unsalted Butter3 tablespoons
• Condensed Milk1 lb
• Cocoa Powder4 tablespoons
• Vanilla Extract1 tsp
• Pistachio1¾ oz
• Almonds1¾ oz
• Desiccated Coconut1¾ oz

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium heavy-based saucepan, heat the butter, condensed milk, a pinch of salt and the cocoa, to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 10-15 mins, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom.

3. 3

   Stir in the vanilla and vigorously mix again.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture onto a buttered plate.

5. 5

   Chill for at least 2 hrs. Butter your hands and pinch off some of the dough to make 2.5cm balls.

6. 6

   Place your toppings into small bowls and roll the balls of one of the decorations.

7. 7

   Place in mini paper baking cups or on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper