Strawberry of Love: An Enchanting Recipe of Flavor and Romance

“Strawberry of Love” is a dessert captivating in appearance and delicate flavor, making it a popular choice for special occasions. Its combination of strawberries stuffed with white brigadeiro and covered in sugar syrup makes this recipe irresistible. Below, we present a popular Brazilian version, with complete details on ingredients, preparation method, time, servings, and calories.

Origin:
Strawberry of Love has roots in the tradition of romantic European desserts, especially in France and Italy. Its modern version, popularized in Brazil in the 1980s, combines the symbolism of the strawberry with confectionery techniques to create an attractive and delicious dessert, perfect for celebrating love.

Brazilian Strawberry Love Recipe

Ingredients:

White Brigadeiro
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 small carton of heavy cream
½ cup of powdered milk
1 level tablespoon of unsalted butter

Syrup
2 and a half cups of sugar
1 and a half cups of water
2 tablespoons of vinegar
10 drops of red gel food coloring

Instructions

White Brigadeiro:
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
After boiling, cook for another 10 minutes or until it reaches the soft brigadeiro stage.
Transfer to a baking dish and let it rest for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator until completely cool.
Assembly:
Carefully wash and dry the strawberries.
Carefully roll each strawberry in the cooled white brigadeiro, forming a layer around it.
To make the syrup: Combine the sugar, water, vinegar, and food coloring in a saucepan.
Cook without stirring until it reaches the hard candy stage, about 20 minutes.
Gently dip each stuffed strawberry in the syrup, drain off any excess, and place on a greased or nonstick surface to dry.

Preparation Time:
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes (including resting time for the brigadeiro and preparing the syrup)
Another 4 hours of refrigeration time
Servings:
Makes about 20 stuffed strawberries
Calories (per serving):
Approximately 70 to 90 calories each, depending on the size of the strawberry and the amount of syrup applied.