Cocada is a popular street food sold everywhere in Brazil. It's a sweet made with grated fresh coconut. There are many variations, this one with a hint of vanilla is one of them.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
155 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine condensed milk, sugar, coconut, and vanilla extract in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes a little darker. If you find that the cocada is cooking too quickly, reduce heat to low and continue stirring.
Step 2
Once the mixture has thickened enough and feels heavy on the spoon, remove from heat and place spoonfuls on a piece of parchment paper.
Step 3
Let cool for about 30 minutes (cocada will harden a bit) and transfer to a sealed container.
Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 can sugar (use sweetened condensed milk can as measure)
