Bounty cupcakes with Thermomix

Preparation of Bounty Cupcakes with Thermomix

1. Prepare the Coconut Mixture
2. The first step to creating your Bounty Cupcakes is to prepare the coconut mixture. Follow these detailed instructions to achieve the perfect texture:
3. Add the ingredients to the Thermomix glass:
4. Place 400 g of sweetened condensed milk and 240 g of grated coconut in the bowl of the food processor.
5. Mingle:
6. Mix manually for 20 seconds at Speed ​​3. Scrape the sides of the glass with a spatula to make sure everything is well combined.
7. Next, mix for 5 minutes at 70°C and Speed ​​3. This will help to bind the ingredients and develop the flavour.
8. Form the Coconut Bars
9. Once you have the coconut mixture ready, it’s time to shape your bars:
10. Spread the mixture:
11. Spread the mixture 2 cm thick in a 20 x 20 cm square mold lined with baking paper.
12. Reserve the mold in the refrigerator to cool and harden.
13. Cut and shape:
14. Take the mold out of the refrigerator and cut the mixture into rectangles.
15. Shape the rectangles with your fingers to round the edges and create a more authentic look.
16. Reserve the rectangles in the freezer to keep their shape.
17. Prepare the Chocolate
18. The next step is to prepare the chocolate that will cover the coconut bars. Make sure you follow these steps carefully:
19. Wash the glass:
20. Wash the Thermomix glass to remove any coconut residue.
21. Chop and melt the chocolate:
22. Chop and add 300 g of dark chocolate to the glass.
23. Mix manually for 5 seconds at Speed ​​10 to chop the chocolate.
24. Then, mix for 5 minutes at 50°C and Speed ​​1 until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
25. Cover the Coconut Bars with Chocolate
26. The last step is to dip the coconut bars in the melted chocolate:
27. Dip the bars:
28. Prick a coconut bar with a chocolate fork and dip it completely into the melted chocolate.
29. Carefully place the chocolate covered bar on a sheet of baking paper.
30. Repeat the process with all the bars.
31. Cool:
32. Reserve the bars in the refrigerator until the chocolate is completely solidified.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take to make Bounty Cupcakes?
2. Total preparation time is approximately 30 minutes, plus cooling time.
3. Can Bounty Cupcakes be frozen?
4. Yes, you can freeze the cupcakes for up to 3 months. Be sure to wrap them well to avoid freezer burn.
5. Can I use another type of chocolate?
6. Of course, you can use milk or white chocolate depending on your preferences.