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Dulce de coco [Recipe + Video] Coconut Sweet

You'd think that dulce de coco (coconut fudge) would be hard to make. It isn't! As desserts go, it can't be easier. Few ingredients and great flavor.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American , Dominican

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh coconut cleaned and grated (see notes above)
  • 4 cup evaporated milk or 6 cups of full milk
  • ½ cup sugar (white, granulated)
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients
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  1. Mix the all the ingredients in a pot or saucepan.
2. Cook
  1. Bring to a boil over very low heat. Stir regularly to avoid sticking, and keep an eye on it to prevent it from overboiling.When it reaches pudding-like consistency remove from the heat (it may take up to 40 minutes).
3. Chill and serve
  1. Once cooled, place in an airtight container and chill or store in the refrigerator.Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information

Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 182mg (8%) Potassium 553mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 3.5mg (4%) Calcium 469mg (47%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Potassium 553mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Calcium 469mg 47%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.