Cocada

Learn how to make delicious cocadas, a very emblematic and traditional Panama dessert made with coconut. Delightful and perfect to surprise your loved ones.

With this easy and quick recipe, you can delight your palate with exquisite cocadas, an iconic and traditional sweet from Panama made with coconut.

Cocada

Pastry
30 minutes
12 Servings

Ingredients

3 cups of Coconut grated

4 cups of Honey

½ cup of Water

Orange peel

1 Cinnamon stick

Preparation

Step 1 : In a pot, pour the grated coconut along with the honey and water.

Step 2 : Cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 3 : Then, add the orange peel and cinnamon stick, stirring constantly for 30 minutes until achieving a suitable consistency.

Step 4 : Remove the cinnamon and orange peel, then let the mixture cool before forming balls.

Step 5 : Finally, enjoy the cocadas.