Brazilian recipe
Passion Fruit Coconut Candy (Cocadinha)
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: Look for powdered drink mixes in the beverage aisle of most supermarkets. If a passion fruit flavor is unavailable, you can substitute with a similar tropical fruit flavor like mango or guava, or simply omit and add passion fruit pulp to the syrup for flavor and color.
Water: Tap water is fine.
Sugar: Granulated sugar is available in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Corn syrup: Commonly found in the baking aisle of supermarkets, often near other sweeteners and cornstarch.
Egg yolk: Available in the dairy or refrigerated section of supermarkets.
Shredded coconut: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets, usually in bags or canisters. Unsweetened is preferred to control sweetness.
Coconut flakes: Look for unsweetened coconut flakes in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Sweetened flakes can be used but may make the candy too sweet.
Water: Tap water is fine.
Sugar: Granulated sugar is available in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Corn syrup: Commonly found in the baking aisle of supermarkets, often near other sweeteners and cornstarch.
Egg yolk: Available in the dairy or refrigerated section of supermarkets.
Shredded coconut: Available in the baking aisle of supermarkets, usually in bags or canisters. Unsweetened is preferred to control sweetness.
Coconut flakes: Look for unsweetened coconut flakes in the baking aisle of supermarkets. Sweetened flakes can be used but may make the candy too sweet.
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 dough 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 just 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 sweet with a great texture and a very special taste 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 sweet with a great texture and a very special taste that everyone will love.
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