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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, as well as in Portugal, and is present in practically all the major Brazilian celebrations. Other types of Brazilian delicacies are Cajuzinho and Beijinho. The Brigadeiro is made from condensed milk, powdered chocolate, butter and chocolate sprinkles to cover the outside layer. It can be cooked in the oven or the microwave, in the form of individual little balls. It can also be eaten straight from the pot once it is done cooking. The information regarding when and where the Brigadeiro was invented is uncertain. As far as the creators of this treat, it is also uncertain of the nationality of the individuals. == History == The history of the origin of the name is accompanied by some controversies. One version explains that the dessert was invented in Brazil after World War II (1939-1945). During that time, it was difficult to find fresh milk and sugar to make any kind of desserts. Because of this, it was discovered that if one mixed condensed milk and chocolate, the result would be a delicious sweet treat. Another 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. His slogan was: “Vote for the most handsome and single brigadier.” The candidate conquered the hearts of many fans in Pacaembu, a neighborhood in São Paulo, who organized parties to promote his candidacy. The dessert was said to have been created during the candidate’s first presidential campaign after Getulio Vargas. The Brigadeiro, which was initially made with milk, eggs, butter, sugar and chocolate, became so popular that it became a new way to fundraise for Gomes’s campaign. There are other similar versions to the previous stories of where the name of this dessert originates from: women from Rio de Janeiro, promoting Gomes’s campaign, made and sold it in order to help fund the presidential campaign. Others said that Heloisa Nabucco, who came from a traditional Rio de Janeiro family, supported the brigadier, created a different version of the original treat, and named it after her favorite political candidate, Eduardo Gomes. The various candidature celebrations were disputed by a major portion of the population. People would later begin to call friends and family to come eat the “treat of the Brigadier.” With time, the dessert ended up being called Brigadeiro which would later be made with condensed milk. Regardless of the support that Gomes received, he lost the election to General Eurico Gaspar Dutra. As time passed, the Brigadeiro was improved with other recipes based on the original, such as the ''Beijinho, Casadinho, Cajuzinho'', etc. In other countries the Brigadeiro is known as the “Brazilian truffle.” 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Brigadeiro」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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