Brazilian recipe
Passion Fruit Coconut Candies (Cocadinha de Maracujá)
Learn how to make delicious homemade passion fruit coconut candies with grated and flaked coconut. A simple and quick Brazilian recipe, perfect to sweeten your day.
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Ingredients
1 packet passion fruit flavored drink mix
1 cup water
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 egg yolk
300 g grated coconut
100 g flaked coconut
1 cup water
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 egg yolk
300 g grated coconut
100 g flaked coconut
Where to find ingredients
Passion fruit flavored drink mix: Widely available in the beverage or international aisle of most supermarkets. Also found in Latin or specialty food stores.
Water: Tap water is fine.
Sugar: Granulated sugar is available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Corn syrup: Found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets, often near the baking sugars or cornstarch.
Egg yolk: Available in the dairy or egg section of all supermarkets.
Grated coconut: Available in the baking aisle or international foods section of supermarkets. Can also be found in Latin or Asian markets.
Flaked coconut: Available in the baking aisle or international foods section of supermarkets. Ensure it's unsweetened for best results.
Water: Tap water is fine.
Sugar: Granulated sugar is available in the baking aisle of all supermarkets.
Corn syrup: Found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets, often near the baking sugars or cornstarch.
Egg yolk: Available in the dairy or egg section of all supermarkets.
Grated coconut: Available in the baking aisle or international foods section of supermarkets. Can also be found in Latin or Asian markets.
Flaked coconut: Available in the baking aisle or international foods section of supermarkets. Ensure it's unsweetened for best results.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, dissolve the drink mix in water
- Add the sugar and corn syrup to the saucepan
- Bring the mixture to medium heat and let it boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly
- Incorporate the egg yolk, grated coconut, and flaked coconut to the mixture
- Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet or aluminum pan
- Let it cool completely
- Cut the candies into diamond or square shapes
Observations
Learn how to make passion fruit coconut candies, a traditional Brazilian treat that everyone loves. It's a delicious and easy-to-prepare sweet, great for parties, snacks, or just for when you crave something sweet made at home. It combines the sweet flavor of coconut with the tanginess and freshness of passion fruit.
Making these candies is an easy way to bring a taste of Brazilian cuisine into your daily life. With simple ingredients, you can achieve a sweet with a great texture and a very special flavor that everyone will adore.
Making these candies is an easy way to bring a taste of Brazilian cuisine into your daily life. With simple ingredients, you can achieve a sweet with a great texture and a very special flavor that everyone will adore.
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