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Bala Baiana Recipe Recipe

Bala Baiana Recipe Recipe (Coconut Bon Bons)

Sarah
Bala Baiana aka Bala De Vidro or Coconut Bon Bons. These taste SO good! And are so easy to make. I did accidentally overdo the caramel the tiniest bit so make sure yours doesn’t get as dark as mine.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine brazilian
Servings 12
Calories 856 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 395g can sweetened condensed milk
  • 40 g salted butter
  • 85 g desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup/210g caster sugar
  • ½ cup/115ml water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Heat the condensed milk, coconut and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the mixture starts to hold together as you mix it
  • Transfer to a bowl and let it cool in the fridge for 30 - 60 minutes then roll into small balls
  • Bring another small saucepan to medium heat and add the sugar, water and lemon and bring to a simmer. When the sugar turns into a golden amber colour, turn the heat to low so the caramel doesn't burn
  • Dip the balls into the caramel and let set for a couple of minutes. Be careful as the caramel is super hot! And also cools and solidifies very quickly.
  • Once they have cooled, they are ready to eat. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 856kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 87gSaturated Fat: 69gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1003IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
Keyword brazil, brazil food, dessert, sezzy brown, sezzy brown recipes
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