Add <quantity>1¾<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of condensed milk to a pan over low heat

Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of heavy cream and <quantity>5<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cocoa powder

Mix to combine all the ingredients

Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and stir until completely melted and incorporated

Stir continuously for 15-20m until the mixture starts to thicken and pulls away from the bottom of the pan. It should fall down in batches from the spoon

Remove from the heat and add the zest of <quantity>1</quantity> orange. Mix to combine

Cook again over low heat for 1m, while stirring vigorously, until it starts to drain in a single thick syrup from the spoon. Remove from the heat

Transfer the chocolate mixture to a large recipient and evenly distribute around it

Cover with a freezer bag or cling film, pressing directly against the surface

Place it in the refrigerator for 1h to firm

Grease a spoon and your hand with butter, and roll the chocolate mixture into balls of your preferred size

Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of chocolate sprinkles to a large recipient, and roll the balls in the sprinkles until fully covered

Roll the balls again between your hands to remove any excess sprinkles and to reshape if necessary. The dark chocolate & orange brigadeiro is ready

Enjoy this Brazilian classic!