Burnt Coconut Candy (Cocada Queimada)

Burnt Coconut Candy (Cocada Queimada)

35min
8 servings
Easy

This simple coconut candy recipe yields a traditional Brazilian dessert with a special toasted coconut flavor, easy to make at home.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Shredded coconut
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • for greasing de Butter

Instructions

1
cozinhar

In a saucepan, add the sugar and water. Bring to a medium heat to boil together.

3min
2
caramelizar

Wait until the sugar and water mixture forms a very dark caramel.

5min
3
misturar

Add the shredded coconut to the dark caramel and mix vigorously until completely incorporated.

1min
4
cozinhar

Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk into the mixture and continue stirring well until the mass pulls away from the bottom and sides of the pan.

8min
5
untar

Pour the coconut candy mixture onto a surface (like a baking pan or countertop) that has been previously greased with butter.

30s

Dica: Greasing the surface with butter helps prevent the candy from sticking.

6
descansar

Let the coconut candy cool and set completely before cutting and serving.

60min

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Dietary Info

Vegetarian

Allergens Present

Milk

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

panela

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