Description
Salted Caramel Coconut Ladoo is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian-inspired sweet treat combining the nutty flavor of toasted desiccated coconut with the rich, buttery notes of homemade salted caramel and fragrant cardamom. These bite-sized ladoos are perfect for festive occasions or a special dessert, offering a delightful balance of salty and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
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Salted Caramel Sauce
- Ingredients for homemade salted caramel (butter, sugar, cream, and salt) or store-bought salted caramel sauce
For Coconut Ladoos
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (for rolling)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Prepare Salted Caramel Sauce: Make salted caramel sauce by melting sugar until golden, adding butter, then cream, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before use. Set aside.
- Toast Coconut: Heat a large frying pan over low heat. Add 2 cups desiccated coconut and toast it gently while stirring continuously for about 2 minutes until it turns lightly golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the toasted desiccated coconut, cooled salted caramel sauce, and ground cardamom thoroughly until well combined and sticky enough to shape.
- Shape Ladoos: Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, take portions of the mixture and roll them between your palms to form smooth balls. Repeat this process with the entire mixture.
- Coat with Coconut: Spread 1/4 cup desiccated coconut on a large plate. Roll each coconut ladoo in the extra desiccated coconut, gently pressing to coat evenly. Place them on a tray to set.
Notes
- Ensure the salted caramel sauce is fully cooled before mixing with coconut to prevent melting.
- Use fresh desiccated coconut for the best flavor and texture.
- Store the ladoos in an airtight container; consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- Adjust the amount of caramel sauce to achieve desired sweetness and binding consistency.
- Ground cardamom can be substituted with a pinch of cinnamon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Coconut Ladoo, Indian Sweet, Desserts, Cardamom, Festive Treats, Easy Indian Sweets
