Bala Baiana (Brazilian Coconut Glass Candy)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add condensed milk, desiccated coconut, butter and salt to a pan. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.

Step 2

Transfer to a plate and let it cool completely. Grease your hands with butter and roll the mixture into balls.

Step 3

Chill the coconut balls for 15–20 minutes.

Step 4

Add sugar and water to a small saucepan and gently mix while cold until the sugar is evenly wet.

Step 5

Cook on medium-low heat without stirring until the caramel turns a deep amber/reddish-brown colour.

Step 6

Switch off the heat and immediately dip the chilled coconut balls in the caramel. Place on parchment paper and let the caramel shell set completely.