Cocada
Cocada is a traditional Latin American coconut candy made by cooking shredded coconut with sugar until it caramelizes, yielding a chewy or firm sweet confection.
Equipo
- Baking dish. (19.5 × 30 × 4.5 cm / 7.5 × 12 × 1.75 in)
- Butter
Ingredientes
- 396 g (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 185 g granulated sugar
- 100 g shredded coconut
Instrucciones
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk, sugar, and shredded coconut.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, similar to brigadeiro.
- Remove from heat and spread into a greased 7.5 × 12 × 1.75 in (19.5 × 30 × 4.5 cm) heatproof dish, spreading to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Let rest uncovered at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- When slightly firm but still soft, cut into squares and let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notas
Storage: Let the cocada cool completely, then store in airtight plastic bags, jars, or containers at room temperature for up to 20 days.
Make Ahead: This cocada can be made 1 day in advance and kept stored until ready to serve.
Freezing: Not recommended.
Nutrición
Valores nutricionales
Cocada
Amount per Serving
Calorías
124
% Daily Value*
Grasa
4
g
6
%
Grasa saturada
3
g
19
%
Grasa polinsaturada
0.1
g
Grasa monosaturada
1
g
Colesterol
7
mg
2
%
Sodio
38
mg
2
%
Potasio
90
mg
3
%
Carbohidratos
22
g
7
%
Fibra
0.2
g
1
%
Azúcar
22
g
24
%
Proteina
2
g
4
%
Vitamina A
53
IU
1
%
Vitamina C
1
mg
1
%
Calcio
57
mg
6
%
Hierro
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.
