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Bala Baiana: Brazilian Coconut Caramel Crunch
Bala Baiana, also known as Brazilian coconut balls, are a delightful dessert featuring a soft, melt-in-your-mouth coconut and condensed milk core, coated in a shimmering, hard caramel shell. This quick and easy recipe results in sweet, chewy, and crunchy treats that are perfect for any occasion.
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Finished Bala Baiana on parchment paper
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
17m
Cook Time
1h 2m
Total Time
20
Servings
Medium
Brazilian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
180
Calories
2g
Protein
32g
Carbs
5g
Fat
A single Bala Baiana being dipped in hot caramel
Ingredients
Servings: 20
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Hand-rolled coconut balls before dipping
Instructions
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- Combine condensed milk, shredded coconut, and butter in a non-stick pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan, approximately 5-7 minutes.7m
Preview7mPreviewCombine condensed milk, shredded coconut, and butter in a non-stick pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan, approximately 5-7 minutes. - Transfer the coconut mixture to a plate and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Lightly grease your hands with butter or oil and roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1-inch in diameter).15mPreview15mPreviewTransfer the coconut mixture to a plate and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Lightly grease your hands with butter or oil and roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1-inch in diameter).
- In a clean, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Continue cooking, occasionally swirling the pan (do not stir), until the caramel turns a deep golden amber color, approximately 8-10 minutes.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a clean, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Continue cooking, occasionally swirling the pan (do not stir), until the caramel turns a deep golden amber color, approximately 8-10 minutes. - Carefully insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into each coconut ball. Dip each ball into the hot caramel, twirling to coat evenly. Allow any excess caramel to drip off before placing on parchment paper.10mPreview10mPreviewCarefully insert a wooden skewer or toothpick into each coconut ball. Dip each ball into the hot caramel, twirling to coat evenly. Allow any excess caramel to drip off before placing on parchment paper.
- Place the caramel-coated coconut balls on parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool completely and harden. Once set, carefully remove the skewers.15mPreview15mPreviewPlace the caramel-coated coconut balls on parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool completely and harden. Once set, carefully remove the skewers.
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