cajeta de coco (coconut fudge)

Kaneohe, HI
Updated on Dec 5, 2010

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)

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients except for 1 cup of the shredded coconut.
  • Step 2
    On 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.
  • Step 3
    Take a spoonful at a time and form into 1 1/2 balls and place them on waxed paper.
  • Step 4
    Put the remaining shredded coconut in a small pan and toast it over medium heat until it just starts to turn brown.
  • Step 5
    Put the coconut in a shallow dish and roll the balls in it, coat it completely.
  • Step 6
    You can put the covered balls in mini cupcake liners. Chill.

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