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The Brigadeiro (Portuguese for Brigadier; also known in some southern Brazilian states as negrinho, literally blackie) is a common Brazilian delicacy, created in 1940.It is common throughout the entire country and is present in practically all the major celebrations.nother story tells of how the Brigadeiro was a tribute to the brigadier Eduardo Gomes, a liberal, who was said to be very handsome during his time. In the 1945 elections, Gomes was one of the candidates running in the hopes of becoming the next president of the Republic for UDN.
The most common form of brigadeiro are the little balls. They are formed by rolling the cooled brigadeiro mixture between buttered hands into balls that are then coated in some kind of sprinkles, most often chocolate.In the last few years the variety of sprinkles has exploded and has too the variety of brigadeiro. To mold the brigadeiro into balls, take a teaspoonful of mixture and roll it between your buttered hands. 2  Transfer the ball to the dish of sprinkles and roll it around to coat all sides. 3  Transfer the ball to a pleated paper cup or square of parchment for serving. 4  Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.