Everyday Recipes

Cuban Coconut Candy

Official LA LECHERA®
Cuban Coconut Candy
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
20 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
24 servings

Surprise your guests with this sweet Cuban dessert after enjoying your Christmas Eve feast. You can also wrap them up for your loved ones as edible holiday presents.

Cuban Coconut Candy, from Official LA LECHERA®, is a delightful treat that embodies the festive spirit of Christmas. This easy-to-make cuban dessert recipe combines the tropical flavor of coconut with the creamy richness of NESTLÉ LA LECHERA FAT FREE Sweetened Condensed Milk to create cuban candies that will melt in your mouth. The chocolate coconut candy recipes are further elevated with the addition of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels, making it a decadent cuban candy experience.

Perfect for any occasion, especially during the holidays, this coconut candy with sweetened condensed milk is not only a joy to eat but also simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for all skill levels. Whether it’s a part of your Christmas celebration or a special treat for any gathering, this coconut candy recipe pairs beautifully with the joy and warmth of the season. Relish every bite of this cuban coconut candy, a quintessential delight in Caribbean cuisine.

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Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish; line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, butter and grated orange peel in a large saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes. Mixture will begin to clump and pull away from side of saucepan. Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla extract.

Step 3

Pour coconut mixture into prepared dish. Carefully spread mixture evenly with spatula, covering entire surface. Set aside to cool. When cool, cover the surface of the coconut mixture with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 4

Place morsels in a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water or in a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of hot water. Stir occasionally until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in grapeseed oil.

Step 5

Remove plastic wrap from surface of coconut mixture. Pour half of the melted chocolate over coconut mixture. Using a spatula, coat entire surface of coconut mixture with melted chocolate. Place dish in the freezer to set for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Lift entire coconut mixture out of the dish and flip onto a working area lined with parchment paper. Chocolate layer should be on the bottom. Peel parchment paper off of candy. Pour remaining chocolate over set coconut, letting it run to cover sides. Use spatula to evenly coat entire block of coconut candy. Freeze for an additional 15 minutes to set.

Step 7

Remove from freezer and place on a cutting board. Slice into 24 pieces to serve.

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