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Maya’s Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets in Sherman Oaks specializes in brigadeiros, bite-sized Brazilian truffles made from condensed milk and butter. Available in flavors like coconut, chocolate, passion fruit white chocolate, and...

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These bite-sized Brazilian truffles, made with condensed milk and butter, come in flavors like coconut, coffee, and passion fruit. Perfect for gifting or snacking, they’re available by the box or...

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This Sherman Oaks sweets shop specializes in brigadeiros, small truffle-like confections made with condensed milk and butter, then rolled in toppings like sprinkles or nuts. They come in flavors such...

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Maya Zellman is the Owner & Chief Sweet Officer of Maya’s Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets based in Los Angeles. As a UCLA‑educated chef and entrepreneur, she brings her Brazilian heritage to...

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Maya’s Brigadeiro, based at BLVD Kitchen in Sherman Oaks, offers hand-rolled, all-natural brigadeiros, a Brazilian truffle-caramel hybrid. For Valentine’s Day, Maya presents heart-topped treats in classic chocolate, coconut, coffee dark...

Maya's Brigadeiro featured in "Desserts Around the World"

Maya’s Brigadeiro was featured in “Desserts Around the World” as a top Brazilian sweet, praised for its rich flavor, creamy texture, and handcrafted quality.

Maya Brigadeiro on Planeta Brasil!

In a special English‑subtitled episode of Planeta Brasil, Maya’s Brigadeiro is spotlighted—showcasing the charming backstory of Maya Zellman and the handmade, authentic brigadeiros...

Meet Maya Zellman of Maya's Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets in Sherman Oaks

Maya, can you briefly walk us through your story - how you started and how you got to where you are today.

Maya Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets brings on the brigadeiros

Maya Zellman, originally from Los Angeles with Brazilian family roots, noticed a lack of authentic brigadeiros—a traditional Brazilian chocolate truffle-...

Life Told By A Stranger (Podcast)

In this episode, Daniella Lake speaks with Maya Zellman. Maya is the owner of Maya's Brigadeiro, a dessert shop in Los Angeles that makes Brazilian sweets!...

Meet Maya Zellman | Owner & Chief Sweet Officer

Maya Zellman is the Owner & Chief Sweet Officer of Maya’s Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets based in Los Angeles...

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Tasty Treats of Patchwork Show: Modern Handmade Festival

Maya Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets. The Patchwork Show, a modern handmade festival, returned to Downtown Santa Ana on June 15. Crafters of all kinds gathered...

Brazilians achieve success selling brigadeiro abroad

A sweet deal has gained recognition outside Brazil – more specifically in the United States. Brazilians who have left the country are opening, in the land of Uncle Sam,...

Maya Brigadeiro Brazilian sweets

Maya Zellman showcases her handcrafted Brazilian sweets at a local market, offering an array of gourmet brigadeiros made with natural ingredients and rich flavors.

Maya Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets

Brigadeiro is an elegantly simple, handmade Brazilian treat. Perfect with coffee and great as gifts, these bite-sized morsels are silky, rich, and undeniably unique. Check out these delicious treats that...

Sweet Snickerdoodle, It's LA Cookie Con

A flavorful one, to be sure, but if you felt as if your fudge-directed focus and bizcochito-themed attentions were compromised this yuletide month, take heart that a full weekend of...

Pastry lovers flock to Pasadena for 1st LA Cookie Con

Thousands of pastry lovers flocked to Pasadena on Sunday for the first L.A. Cookie Con and Sweets Show at the Pasadena Convention Center.

I Found Out What Brigadeiros Were and I Was Not Disappointed

Over the last few months, my Instagram feed has been full of a dessert I’d never seen before. After wondering what these truffle-type treats were, I found out they were...

Christmas is NINE days away

It's time to stuff those stockings! Here's a look at some of our favorite stocking stuffers! Maya Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets

My Brigadeiro

Those that fit the creative archetype typically experiment with more than one outlet. This could be due to the desire to push the limits they are capable of, or it...

Top spots to satisfy Los Angeles’ sweet tooth on National Dessert Day

Topping the list is Maya's Brigadeiro Brazilian Sweets. Located at 13545 Ventura Blvd. inside BLVD Kitchen in Sherman Oaks,...

The Political Lore of an Iconic Brazilian Sweet

The brigadeiro, one of Brazil’s most distinctive desserts, is a dense, sticky confection. It’s crafted from condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, and often rolled in chocolate sprinkles. 

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A sweet snack from South America

Move over Parisian macaron and clear a path cupcake: Brazil's beloved brigadeiro (pronounced bree-gah-day-ro) is next in line as America's latest trend-worthy bite-sized, sweet snack. A traditional treat at Brazilian...

Museum of Ice Cream & Dessert Goals

They describe it as a fusion between a truffle and a caramel, which is very accurate. The texture is really interesting and so are the flavors! I tried coconut and...

Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman, loves Maya's Brigadeiro!

Celebrity chef Duff Goldman raves about Maya’s Brigadeiro, praising the Brazilian sweets for their rich flavor and handmade quality.