Description
These Brazilian coconut bonbons with strawberry are sweet, chewy, and coated in a crisp caramel shell. A delicious tropical-inspired treat perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 8 fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and shredded coconut.
- Cook while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer the mixture to a plate and allow it to cool completely.
- Wrap portions of the coconut mixture around each strawberry, shaping into smooth balls.
- Insert a skewer or toothpick into each bonbon and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- In a clean saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and vinegar. Cook without stirring until the syrup turns a light golden caramel.
- Quickly dip each bonbon into the caramel coating, allowing excess caramel to drip off.
- Place the coated bonbons on parchment paper to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Work carefully with hot caramel to avoid burns.
- Use dry strawberries to help the coconut mixture stick properly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute strawberries with grapes or cherries for variation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bonbon
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
