Brazilian Coconut Bonbon (Bala Baiana) with Strawberry

Name: Brazilian Coconut Bonbon (Bala Baiana) with Strawberry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 395 g condensed milk (equiv 1 can); 30 g salted butter; 90 g shredded coconut (unsweetened); 10 g freeze-dried strawberry; 200 g white sugar; 125 ml water; 1 tbsp apple or cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Brazil's iconic Bala Baiana gets a fruity makeover! These bite-sized tropical crème brûlée balls are made with condensed milk, shredded coconut, and freeze-dried strawberry powder for an intense, all-natural flavour.

Updated at: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:54:10 GMT