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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Colombian
Calories: 416
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
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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