LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2021

SWEET DELIGHTS

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BRIGADEIROS

Strawberries & Cream Brigadeiros Make Double Chocolate Brigadeiros, but omit cocoa and chocolate from filling and replace with 1/4 cup (60 mL) powdered freeze-dried straw­ berries (see TIP) and 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped white choc­ olate. Roll finished filling in an additional 1/4 cup (60 mL) powdered freeze-dried straw- berries or 1/2 cup (125 mL) white sparkling or sanding sugar. TIP To powder freeze- dried strawberries, grind them in a spice grinder. City Snacks Strawberry Snack was used for this recipe. To get 1/4 cup (60 mL) powder, use 1 1/2 11 g packages. Makes 26 truffles

Sweetened condensed milk is the luscious base for these fudgy Brazilian truffles named after a popular brig- adier general. Between this base recipe, two variations and multiple coatings, you can put together a colourful collection of unique confec- tions for gifting. 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk 2 tbsp (30 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch kosher salt 1/3 cup (80 mL) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup (80 mL) chocolate sprinkles or 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped candy canes 1 In a medium saucepan, whisk butter, condensed milk, cocoa and salt over

medium heat until butter is melted. Change to a wooden spoon and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Re- duce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick and shiny, and pulls away from bottom of pan, 10 to 12 minutes. 2 Butter a shallow dish or pie plate; scrape chocolate mix- ture into dish and cover with buttered parchment paper, pressing directly on mixture. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. 3 Portioning mixture with a buttered 1 tbsp (15 mL) measure, roll mixture into balls and then into sprinkles. Place in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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Late bottled vintage port’s berry, nut and chocolate flavours enhance those elements in these chocolates. The sweetness and concentration easily contend with the richness of the truffles. Taylor Fladgate LBV Port LCBO 46946, $18.80 Coconut Brigadeiros Make Double Chocolate Briga­ deiros, but omit cocoa and chocolate from filling and replace with 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut and 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut milk. Mix an ad- ditional 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsweet- ened shredded coconut with pink food colouring in a resealable bag or place 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped unsalted pistachios on a small plate. Set aside. Roll finished filling in pink coconut or pistachios. Makes 30 truffles

Makes 26 truffles

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HOLIDAY 2021 FOOD & DRINK