Colombian Cocada (Coconut Treat)

Cocada is a beloved Colombian coconut sweet simple, chewy, and bursting with coconut flavor. Made with just a few ingredients and cooked gently until glossy and fragrant, it’s a traditional treat often enjoyed with coffee or as a small dessert.

This is Let’s Veg sweetness with Caribbean warmth.

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Colombian Cocada (Coconut Treat)

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Colombian cocada coconut dessert made chewy and sweet with simple ingredients. A traditional Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy homemade treats.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Colombian

Calories: 416

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups fresh grated coconut or unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¾ cup sugar white or panela/brown sugar
• ½ cup milk or coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Equipment

5 Quart Pot

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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Add coconut, sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt to a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. After 10-15 minutes, the mixture will thicken and pull away from the pan.
4. Remove from heat once glossy and sticky.
5. Spoon small mounds onto parchment paper or a greased tray.
6. Let cool completely to set. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 7gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh coconut gives best texture

Add lime zest for a citrus note

Store airtight for up to 3 days

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