Doce de Coco (Coconut Sweet Balls)
DessertCape Verde

Doce de CocoCoconut Sweet Balls

These soft coconut sweets are cooked until thick and glossy, then rolled by hand into small balls. Condensed milk and egg yolk make them rich and fudgy, while cinnamon adds a warm finish.

Prep

20m

Cook

20m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
655kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

48g

Fat

52g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 220g
    Desiccated Coconut
  • 280g
    Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2pcs
    Egg Yolk
  • 5ml
    Vanilla Extract
  • 20g
    Unsalted Butter
  • 2g
    Cinnamon Powder
  • 1g
    Salt

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.

  2. 02

    Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until warm.

  3. 03

    Add the desiccated coconut, egg yolks, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and salt.

  4. 04

    Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, pulls away from the pan, and reaches 71°C (160°F).

  5. 05

    Let the mixture cool until it is comfortable to handle.

  6. 06

    Roll into small balls and serve.

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