cajeta de coco (coconut fudge)
If you love Dulce de Leche, you will also love cajeta!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
- 1 cup butter, salted
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make cajeta de coco (coconut fudge)
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Step 1In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients except for 1 cup of the shredded coconut.
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Step 2On medium heat bring the ingredients to a boil, stirring constantly, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes until it comes together and you can see the bottom of the pan when you stir. Let the mixture cool down completely.
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Step 3Take a spoonful at a time and form into 1 1/2 balls and place them on waxed paper.
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Step 4Put the remaining shredded coconut in a small pan and toast it over medium heat until it just starts to turn brown.
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Step 5Put the coconut in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it, coat it completely.
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Step 6You can put the covered balls in mini cupcake liners. Chill.
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Category:
Candies
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#Quick & Easy
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