Banana & Cinnamon Brigadeiro
Brigadeiro is one of the most famous Brazilian sweets, and banana with cinnamon is a perfect match! Enjoy it as a dessert or with an afternoon coffee or tea.
Peel and slice <quantity>3</quantity> bananas
Add <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of sugar to a pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until completely melted
Add <quantity>1<unit>pinch</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cinnamon powder, and mix it
Add the sliced bananas, and mix to incorporate it into the caramel
Add <quantity>⅔<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water and the remaining <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cinnamon powder, and mix it
Gently punch the banana with the spatula and spread it around the pot. Turn the heat down to low and let it cook for 40m until the banana’s volume has reduced by ½
Transfer the banana to a dish, and place it in the refrigerator to cool down. The banana compote is ready
Add the Banana Compote to a medium saucepan over medium heat
Add <quantity>2<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of condensed milk and stir to combine
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of white chocolate chips
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and a pinch of salt
Stir until it starts to loose from the bottom of the saucepan
Transfer to a container
Cover it with cling film, pressing against the surface, and refrigerate for 1h until cool
Shape balls of around <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> each and roll them onto coarse sugar. The banana & cinnamon brigadeiro is ready
Enjoy!
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