Desserts
Morango cravejado: crunchy strawberry bonbons
Brazilian strawberries wrapped in white brigadeiro and a white confectionery shell studded with red caramel pieces. Makes ten bonbons, with cooling time included.
- Total time
- 220 min
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Brazilian
Ingredients
Method
Clean and dry fruit
Wash and completely dry strawberries on clean paper. Remove leaves without puncturing flesh. Refrigerate and line a tray with baking parchment.
Cook the brigadeiro
Combine condensed milk, cream, milk powder and butter. Stir over medium-low heat 10–15 minutes until the mixture pulls away from the pan bottom when tilted.
Chill the mixture
Spread in a shallow container, cover the surface and cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate 2 hours or until cold and firm enough to shape.
Make red caramel
Combine sugar, water, vinegar and colouring in a dry saucepan before heating. Boil without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 150 °C / 302 °F.
Cool and crush
Carefully pour a thin layer onto a heatproof silicone mat. Cool completely, about 20 minutes, then crush into small pieces inside a food bag.
Wrap the strawberries
Divide cold brigadeiro into ten portions. Flatten with clean, lightly dampened hands, enclose each dry strawberry without gaps and refrigerate.
Dip the bonbons
Melt coating according to its packet. When fluid and lukewarm, fold in cold caramel pieces. Dip each wrapped strawberry using a fork, drain and place on parchment.
Set and serve
Let the shell set as directed, then refrigerate. Serve ten bonbons; halve one to show its layers. Eat within 24 hours.
The step photos are illustrative.
Notes
Use ten firm, fully dry strawberries, about 25 g each. Use white confectionery coating that needs no tempering; real white chocolate requires a different process. Contains milk and may contain soy. Sugar syrup at 150 °C causes burns: use a thermometer, dry equipment and cool completely before handling. Keep at 4 °C or below and eat within 24 hours. Commercial shelf life has not been validated.
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Nutrition facts
1 of 10 servings
- Protein
- 5.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 49.8 g
- Fat
- 17.1 g
- Saturated fat
- 13.2 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
- Sodium
- 75.6 mg
Approximate estimate, not a measurement of the cooked dish. Brands and draining change values; nutrients with incomplete data are omitted.
Reference source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy + reference product labels
For general information only; it does not replace advice from a qualified health or nutrition professional.
About this recipe
Brazilian strawberries wrapped in white brigadeiro and a white confectionery shell studded with red caramel pieces. Makes ten bonbons, with cooling time included.
Frequently asked questions
Is this morango do amor?
It shares the fruit and brigadeiro, but has caramel chips in a white shell rather than a continuous red shell.
Why does the coating become damp?
Fruit releases water and caramel absorbs moisture. Dry fruit thoroughly, do not puncture it and eat within 24 hours.
Can I sell these?
Calculate ingredients, packaging, energy, labour and waste per unit. Validate local hygiene, storage and shelf-life requirements before selling.
