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Cocada Recipe

Brazilian · Dessert · 35 min total

A traditional Brazilian coconut sweet, similar to a candy, made with fresh coconut and sweetened condensed milk, often flavored with cloves and cinnamon.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh grated coconut (about 1 large coconut)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Butter for greasing

Instructions

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Add the grated coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Stir well to combine.
3. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Discard the cloves and cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the mixture onto a buttered baking sheet or plate, spreading evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness. Let cool completely.
6. Once cool, cut into squares or diamonds. Serve at room temperature.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
• For a firmer texture, cook a few minutes longer.
• Use fresh coconut for best flavor; frozen grated coconut can be substituted.

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