Best 6 Cocada Brazilian Coconut Sweet Recipes
Cocada, a delectable Brazilian coconut sweet, is a popular treat among locals and tourists alike. Made with freshly grated coconut, sugar, and eggs, cocada is characterized by its chewy texture and intense coconut flavor. It comes in various shapes and sizes, making it a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a larger dessert platter. Whether you prefer the traditional coconut-covered version or the newer variations infused with different flavors like chocolate or fruit, cocada is sure to delight your taste buds. In this article, we will guide you through the process of making cocada from scratch, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your kitchen.
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COCADA: EASY COCONUT BARK
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake until the coconut is completely browned with dark and crispy edges, about 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
QUICK AND EASY COCONUT BARK ("COCADA")
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake until the coconut is evenly browned and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, and cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BAKED COCONUT (COCADA DE FORNO)
One of my favorite dishes at Brazil a Gosto, chef Luiza Trajano's elegant restaurant in São Paulo, is a baked cocada (a coconut candy made of coconut and sugar cut into squares) with lemon sorbet. It is so delicious that I had to experiment with it back in my American kitchen. I have to admit I am very happy with the final result and I think you will be, too. This is an unpretentious and easy dessert to assemble. You can prepare everything in advance and just bake it on the day of serving.
Provided by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz
Categories Mixer Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Coconut Party Potluck Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a baking dish with some spray.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and sugar until light and creamy at medium speed, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue to mix. Scrape the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Add the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and Malibu and continue to mix at medium speed until the batter is well blended, about 1 minute. Add the coconut and mix until it is all incorporated, although the batter will look grainy.
- Fold the flour in with a rubber spatula. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. You can keep this in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, up to 2 days ahead of time.
- Bake in the oven until the top looks golden brown, the edges are set, but the center is slightly jiggly, about 20 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve with a scoop of lemon sorbet.
COCADAS (BOLIVIAN COCONUT CANDIES)
Cocadas are a typical coconut candy or cookie that is served in Mexico, Brazil and over much of Latin America. They are oven baked but are served at room temperature to obtain their chewy and soft texture. Made with egg and shredded coconut, cocadas come in a variety of colors due to the modern use of food coloring, but the traditional ones are golden brown. They are often garnished with almonds, either whole or chopped. There are hundreds of recipes for cocadas which range in texture from the typical hard, very sweet balls to those which are almost the texture of flan. Other fruit, often dried, can be added to the cocadas to create variety. Cocadas are mentioned as early as 1878 in Peru. This is a Bolivian version, from the website BoliviaWeb. In Colombia, cocadas are sold on the streets, and particularly on the beaches, by women who carry them on large aluminum trays
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 24 candies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, egg, condensed milk, and almond essence until everything is well mixed.
- Let rest for two or three minutes.
- Spread butter on a baking sheet to coat.
- Using two teaspoons, put small amounts of the mixture in the baking sheet.
- Bake at medium temperature (European oven: 163 Celsius degrees; American oven: 325 Fahrenheit degrees) for 25 minutes or until they are golden, dry and smooth at the same time.
- Yields 24 regular-size coconut candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.6, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 42.2, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.3
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.
Provided by Rita
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 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.
- Once the mixture has thickened enough and feels heavy on the spoon, remove from heat and place spoonfuls on a piece of parchment paper.
- Let cool for about 30 minutes (cocada will harden a bit) and transfer to a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
COCADA (COCONUT CANDY)
A yummy recipe from the Caribbean island of Aruba. Traditionally cocada is served on broken bits of the coconut shell. I've included this in the southern category too, since coconut is grown and used in Florida!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Candy
Time 40m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine brown sugar and water.
- Simmer gently on low heat until mixture forms a thick syrup. Have a cup of cold water ready. Drop a little of the boiling syrup into it. When the syrup can be gathered up in the fingers as a soft ball, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in coconut and lime juice immediately.
- Turn out on a lightly buttered platter and spread to cool.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated coconut. You can also use unsweetened shredded coconut, but the flavor will be less intense.
- If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of milk until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
- To make the cocada even more special, you can add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
- Cocada can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze cocada for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Cocada is a delicious and easy-to-make Brazilian coconut sweet. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday celebration. With its simple ingredients and rich flavor, cocada is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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