Quick and Easy Coconut Bark (“Cocada”)
Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet made with coconut and condensed milk. It is often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 5.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Shredded coconut
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 4 ounce Dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the coconut mixture evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the baked coconut mixture.
- Spread the chocolate evenly using a spatula.
- Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour, or until the chocolate hardens.
- Once hardened, break the coconut bark into small pieces.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.