Dulce De Coco
Dulce de Coco, roughly translated, means coconut candy or coconut fudge.Β The dish is thought to originate in the Caribbean, with many variations from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico that include other ingredients such as Sweet Potato or Limes. Dulce de Coco can vary from a pudding-like consistency to a cookie or bar, similar to coconut macaroons.
Dulce De Coco
This variation, produced in cast iron over a fire, is enhanced by the smokiness of a campfire or grill. The sweetness of the dish, paired with the flavors of the outdoor kitchen and the freshness of the coconut make this a tropical experience youβll want to replicate every time the heat of the summer and the Daiquiris get you in the mood.
- Author
- Damon Holter
- Servings
- 4
- Category
Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 whole Coconut
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 2 cups Evaporated Milk
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions
- Crack open the fresh coconut and remove the flesh. The outside brown edge of the coconut meat can be removed with a vegetable peeler.
- Grate the coconut and add to the cast iron skillet.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook over open fire or in an uncovered grill on medium-high heat of approximately 350Β°. Stir coconut often until the milk and sugar is reduced to a thick syrup and the coconut is tender (approximately 15-20 minutes).
