Bala Baiana
Bala Baiana
Ingredients
For the coconut center
- 400 g condensed milk
- 120 g desiccated coconut
- 20 g butter
- pinch salt, optional
For the caramel
- 300 g sugar
- 120 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Add the condensed milk, desiccated coconut, butter, and a pinch of salt (if using) to a pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Let the cooked mixture cool completely in the refrigerator. This will take at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min
- 4
Once cooled, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Chill the rolled balls for 20 minutes until they are firm.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
In a separate pan, combine the sugar and water. Cook this mixture over medium heat without stirring until it transforms into an amber caramel. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to burn the caramel.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Take each chilled coconut ball and carefully dip it into the amber caramel, ensuring it's fully coated. Use a skewer or a fork to handle the balls.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Lift the ball, allow any excess caramel to drip off, and then place it on parchment paper to set. Repeat for all balls.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Once set, the Bala Baiana are ready to enjoy. Allow them to cool completely on the parchment paper before serving.
⏱️ 60 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bala Baiana
For the coconut center
- 400 g condensed milk
- 120 g desiccated coconut
- 20 g butter
- pinch salt, optional
For the caramel
- 300 g sugar
- 120 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Add the condensed milk, desiccated coconut, butter, and a pinch of salt (if using) to a pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Let the cooked mixture cool completely in the refrigerator. This will take at least 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min - 4
Once cooled, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Chill the rolled balls for 20 minutes until they are firm.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
In a separate pan, combine the sugar and water. Cook this mixture over medium heat without stirring until it transforms into an amber caramel. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to burn the caramel.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Take each chilled coconut ball and carefully dip it into the amber caramel, ensuring it's fully coated. Use a skewer or a fork to handle the balls.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Lift the ball, allow any excess caramel to drip off, and then place it on parchment paper to set. Repeat for all balls.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once set, the Bala Baiana are ready to enjoy. Allow them to cool completely on the parchment paper before serving.
⏱️ 60 min