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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Desserts » Cocadas De Piña (pineapple And Coconut Candy)

    Cocadas de Piña (Pineapple and Coconut Candy)

    May 3, 2021 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Erica Dinho · Leave a Comment

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    Cocadas are a Colombian dessert popular in the Caribbean and Pacific regions of the country.

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    Cocadas are a traditional and popular dessert in Colombia. There are different variations of this treat, however, the main ingredient is always shredded coconut (coco), while other ingredients are dependent on region and the cook.

    To make cocadas de piña you need 3 ingredients: shredded coconut, pineapple juice and sugar.

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    Cocadas de Piña (Pineapple and Coconut Candy)

    Erica Dinho
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 43 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 and ½ cups of shredded coconut fresh or store bought
    • 1 and ½ cups of granulated sugar
    • 2 cups of fresh pineapple juice

    Instructions
     

    • Place the pineapple juice and sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until thickened.
    • Stir often with a wooden spoon to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot .Add the shredded coconut and mix well. Stir the mixture over low heat for about 10 minutes more.
    • Drop 6 amounts of the mixture onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or spray with oil, spacing them 2 inches apart.
    • Let cool completely. Store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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    Cocadas are usually sold on the streets and beaches around the country. They are very easy to make and keep fresh up to two weeks in the fridge stored in cookie tins. These Cocadas de Piña (Pineapple and Coconut Candy) are very popular in the coastal regions of Colombia.

    In addition to this Cocadas recipe below, here are some of the other variations that I previously posted on the site: Cocadas de Arequipe, Cocadas de Lechera, Cocadas Blancas and Chancacas.

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    More easy coconut desserts to try:

    Coconut Flan

    Coconut and Milk Dessert

    Coconut and Pumpkin Popsicles

    No Bake Coconut Cheesecake

    More Desserts Recipes

    Postre De Natas (Colombian-Style Milk Pudding)Torta De Milo (Milo Cake)Dulce De Cascos De Limón (Candied Lime Shells)Pastel Gloria (Guava, Dulce De Leche And Cheese Pastry)Easy Fruit Popsicles (Paletas De Salpicón)
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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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