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Easy 1 hr 15 min~232 kcal 2/10
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Cocada
A Brazilian coconut sweet that cooks condensed milk, sugar, and butter into dense spoon-shaped bites with a chewy, candy-like finish.
Easy⏱️ 33 min📖 1 min readServes 10~190 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 33 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
- 250 g Shredded coconut
- 300 g Condensed milk
- 80 g Sugar
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
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Instructions
- 1
Put the coconut, sugar, and milk in a heavy bottomed pot.
- 2
Cook the mixture for 18 minutes, stirring, until it begins to pull away from the bottom.
18 min18:00 - 3
Remove from the heat and let it cool for 3 minutes so it does not spread when portioned.
3 min03:00 - 4
Drop small spoonfuls onto parchment paper.
- 5
Cool the cocadas completely and serve once the outside has set.
- 6
Let the pieces firm at room temperature and do not stack them while hot.
💡 Tip: Remove the mixture from the heat when it starts pulling away from the bottom of the pot; if overcooked, it hardens.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature in small paper cups.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~190
kcal calories
2
g protein
28
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 4%Carbs 58%Fat 38%
GI 38 · Low GIGL 11 · Medium GLEstimated, 75% match
24.3g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
47.1mg
Sodium
2.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
1/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cocada make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Cocada take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 33 minutes in total.Is Cocada difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cocada have?
Approximately 190 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 28g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Cocada contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cocada belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Cocada need?
This recipe needs 4 ingredients.Is Cocada filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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