Brazilian recipe
Passion Fruit Coconut Candy (Cocadinha de Maracujá)
Learn how to make delicious homemade passion fruit coconut candy with shredded and flaked coconut. A simple and quick Brazilian recipe, perfect for sweetening 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 shredded coconut
100 g coconut flakes
1 cup water
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1 egg yolk
300 g shredded coconut
100 g coconut flakes
Where to find ingredients
Passion fruit flavored drink mix: This is a powdered drink mix commonly found in the beverage or international aisles of large supermarkets. Look for brands specifically designed to be dissolved in water. Alternatively, it can be found in Latin or international food stores.
Water: Tap water is suitable.
Sugar: Granulated white sugar is available in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Corn syrup: Found in the baking aisle of supermarkets, often near cornstarch and other baking ingredients. If unavailable, a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves) can be used as a substitute, though it will alter the texture slightly.
Egg yolk: Available from the egg section in any supermarket.
Shredded coconut: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets, often in canisters or bags. Unsweetened is generally preferred for this type of candy.
Coconut flakes: Also found in the baking aisle of supermarkets, usually in bags. Sweetened or unsweetened can be used depending on preference. Unsweetened provides a more intense coconut flavor, while sweetened adds extra sweetness.
Water: Tap water is suitable.
Sugar: Granulated white sugar is available in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Corn syrup: Found in the baking aisle of supermarkets, often near cornstarch and other baking ingredients. If unavailable, a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves) can be used as a substitute, though it will alter the texture slightly.
Egg yolk: Available from the egg section in any supermarket.
Shredded coconut: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets, often in canisters or bags. Unsweetened is generally preferred for this type of candy.
Coconut flakes: Also found in the baking aisle of supermarkets, usually in bags. Sweetened or unsweetened can be used depending on preference. Unsweetened provides a more intense coconut flavor, while sweetened adds extra sweetness.
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, shredded coconut, and coconut flakes into 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 aluminum baking sheet or pan
- Let it cool completely
- Cut the candy into diamond or square shapes
Observations
Learn how to make passion fruit coconut candy, a traditional Brazilian treat that pleases everyone. It's a delicious and easy-to-prepare sweet, great for parties, snacks, or simply for when you crave something sweet made at home. It combines the sweet flavor of coconut with the acidity and freshness of passion fruit.
Making coconut candies is an easy way to have a taste of Brazilian cuisine in your daily life. With simple ingredients, you can achieve a candy with a great texture and a very special flavor that everyone will love.
Making coconut candies is an easy way to have a taste of Brazilian cuisine in your daily life. With simple ingredients, you can achieve a candy with a great texture and a very special flavor that everyone will love.
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