Cocadas
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Cocadas are small caramelized confectioneries made with fresh coconut and panela, originally from Spain and popular throughout Latin America.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Latin American, Panamanian, Vegetarian
Servings: 25 cocadas
Ingredients
- 14 oz. panela
- 8 oz. coconut meat , freshly grated
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- ½ lemon , squeezed
Instructions
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Pour the water and panela into a non-stick pan.
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Cook over low-medium heat until the panela has melted completely. The result will be a kind of caramel with a semi-liquid texture.
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Then add the coconut and stir.
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Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly so that the coconut is hydrated with the panela syrup.
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After 5 minutes, or when the coconut has absorbed the syrup, gradually incorporate the milk and lemon juice.
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Stir well and increase the heat.
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Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture changes color and turns brown.
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Form small rocks or pebbles with two spoons and place them on a sheet lined with greased parchment paper.
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Allow to cool to room temperature.
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Then refrigerate for about an hour until the cocadas are compact.
Recipe Notes
If, after refrigeration, the cocadas are not compact, heat the mixture again and cook a little more.