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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪1gProtein
🌾32gCarbs
🥑6gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Dulce de Coco

How to order / say it
Say it Dulce de Coco — [DOOL-seh deh KOH-koh]
Order I'll have the Dulce de Coco, please.
Locally Quisiera el Dulce de Coco, por favor.
Say locally

A sweet, sticky coconut dessert popular in Trinidad.

Why try it?

Dulce de Coco is a sweet treasure showcasing the island's love for coconuts, providing a glimpse into the desserts that mark festive occasions in Trinidadian culture.

How it tastes

The candy is chewy with a sticky, caramel-like texture, bursting with the sweet and nutty nuances of coconut.

Origin & History — first documented: 1875

Emerging from the 19th-century Trinidad kitchens, this coconut candy quickly became a beloved treat, often seen at local markets and special occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 300 g grated coconut
  • 🍯 200 g sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 🍯 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Combine coconut, sugar, and water in a pot.
  2. 2 Cook on low heat until mixture thickens.
  3. 3 Stir in vanilla and cinnamon, then cool and shape.

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