Brazilian Coconut Crunch Caramel Balls 🍬🥥 (Bala Baiana)

I saw this recipe and had to try it immediately — and it was absolutely worth it.

Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of coconut flavor.

Ingredients

Coconut Mixture

• 200 g shredded coconut
• 150 g butter
• 300 g sweetened condensed milk

Sugar Caramel Coating

• 1 cup water
• 1½ cups sugar
• Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

1. Add shredded coconut, butter, and condensed milk to a pan.
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a thick mixture forms.
   Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. With lightly moistened hands, shape the mixture into small balls.
   Place them on a plate and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
3. In a saucepan, add water, sugar, and lemon juice.
   Let the mixture cook without stirring until it turns golden and syrupy.
4. Insert a skewer into each coconut ball.
   Carefully dip them into the hot caramel and place on parchment paper to cool and harden.

Tip

Let them cool completely before serving for the perfect crunchy texture.

For Coconut Lovers

This recipe is perfect for all coconut lovers — sweet, crunchy, and simply irresistible.