Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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🇧🇷 Arsenal have finally signed Bruno Guimarães… and it feels as sweet as this Bala Baiana. ❤️

A traditional Brazilian coconut sweet with a crisp caramel shell and a soft, creamy centre.

Want to give them a try?

👇 Recipe

🥥 Ingredients

Filling

* 1 x 397g condensed milk
* 200g desiccated coconut
* 20g butter
* Pinch of salt

Caramel

* 500g caster sugar
* 250ml water
* 1 tbsp white vinegar

👨‍🍳 Method

1. Cook the condensed milk, butter, salt and coconut for 8–10 minutes, stirring until thick.
2. Leave to cool, roll into balls and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Insert cocktail sticks and freeze for 15 minutes.
4. Boil the sugar, water and vinegar (don’t stir) until it reaches 150–155°C or a deep amber colour.
5. Dip each ball into the caramel, let the excess drip off and leave to set.
6. Remove the sticks and enjoy!

🇧🇷 Welcome to The Arsenal, Bruno.

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