Brazilian recipe
Passion fruit coconut sweets: a quick and simple recipe (Cocadinha de maracujá)
Learn how to make these tropical coconut sweets with a zesty passion fruit kick. A simple, classic Brazilian treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1 sachet of passion fruit flavoured drink mix
250ml water
600g caster sugar
1 tablespoon liquid glucose
1 egg yolk
300g desiccated coconut
100g shredded coconut
250ml water
600g caster sugar
1 tablespoon liquid glucose
1 egg yolk
300g desiccated coconut
100g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at major Australian supermarkets like Woolworths or Coles. Look for the desiccated and shredded coconut in the baking aisle. If you cannot find a specific passion fruit drink mix, a high-quality passion fruit pulp or nectar can be used as a substitute, though the texture and sweetness levels may vary slightly.
Preparation method
- Dissolve the passion fruit drink mix in the water in a heavy-based saucepan.
- Stir in the sugar and liquid glucose.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Gently fold in the egg yolk, desiccated coconut, and shredded coconut until well combined.
- Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the syrup thickens and begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased aluminium baking tray.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature.
- Slice the cocadinha into diamonds or squares to serve.
Observations
Mastering these passion fruit cocadinhas is a wonderful way to enjoy a traditional Brazilian confection at home. This sweet treat perfectly balances the rich, tropical flavour of coconut with the bright acidity of passion fruit, creating a distinct and delightful flavour profile.
Preparing these sweets is straightforward, requiring only a few pantry staples to achieve that signature chewy texture. It is a fantastic option for parties, afternoon snacks, or whenever you are craving a homemade treat that brings a unique culinary touch to your table.
Preparing these sweets is straightforward, requiring only a few pantry staples to achieve that signature chewy texture. It is a fantastic option for parties, afternoon snacks, or whenever you are craving a homemade treat that brings a unique culinary touch to your table.
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