A typical delicacy of the June festival, coconut candy made with burnt coconut and condensed milk is so delicious that it is welcome on any occasion!
Burnt Coconut Cocada with Condensed Milk (June Festival Recipe)
Servings
15
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesBurnt coconut cocada with condensed milk combines flavor and simplicity in a single dessert!
Ingredients
1 cup (tea) sugar
1/2 can of condensed milk (200g)
300g fresh grated coconut flakes
240 ml hot water
Directions
- Place the sugar in a heavy saucepan and heat over low heat. Stir occasionally until it melts and caramelizes.
- Gradually add the hot water, increase the heat to medium and continue stirring until the syrup reaches the thread stage.
- Add the freshly grated coconut flakes and mix constantly until all the liquid has dried up.
- Add the condensed milk, reduce heat to low and mix until the ingredients are homogeneous.
- When it reaches the texture you prefer, transfer the candy to a mold and spread it out evenly.
- Wait for it to cool at room temperature, cut into pieces and the coconut candy is ready to serve.
