Cocada (Brazilian Coconut Sweet)

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. Use the tin of condensed milk for measuring the sugar, as well.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 can sugar (use sweetened condensed milk can as measure)
• 3 cups grated fresh coconut

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.