Coyolito caramel is a traditional Nicaraguan dessert, prepared with bananas and coyolitos. Its creamy texture and sweet flavor make it a timeless delight to enjoy on any occasion.
In the preparation of Coyolito caramel, bananas are skillfully ground and coyolitos are carefully peeled and soaked.
It is cooked patiently until it reaches the desired consistency and mixed with cinnamon to give it a special touch. Once cooled, it is shaped into balls with a coyolito in the center, a delicacy ready to be enjoyed in good company.
Coyolito caramel
Ingredients
5 Bananas
2 cups of Coyolitos
2 cups of Sugar
Cinnamon
1 cup of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : The bananas are well ground and set aside.
Step 2 : Then, peel the coyolitos and soak them in water.
Step 3 : Rub them with your hands or a grinder and place them in a pot with sugar, bringing to a boil.
Step 4 : Stir constantly until it reaches a honey-like consistency.
Step 5 : Add the ground banana and cinnamon, continue stirring to prevent sticking, until it reaches a thick consistency indicating it's done.
Step 6 : Allow the mixture to cool and proceed to shape it into balls, placing a coyolito in the center.
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