Cocada Branca (Brazilian Chewy Coconut Sweets)
Chewy little mounds of coconut cooked in sugar syrup, a classic Brazilian street sweet that happens to be vegan.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Line a baking tray with baking parchment, or set out 20 paper sweet cases.
- 2
Put the sugar, coconut milk and water in a wide pan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer for 3 minutes.
3 min - 3
Stir in the coconut, lime zest and salt. Cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time, for 12 minutes.
12 min - 4
The mixture is ready when it pulls away from the base of the pan and leaves a clear trail when you drag a spoon through it. It should smell toasty and sweet.
- 5
Working quickly, spoon heaped tablespoons onto the tray, or into cases, and shape into rough mounds.
- 6
Leave to set for 30 minutes. They are soft and chewy at first and firm up as they cool. Keep in a tin for up to 5 days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.