Cucurucho de Coco

Name: Cucurucho de Coco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 3 cups grated coconut, shredded; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup water

A traditional Cuban confection from Baracoa made with sweet grated coconut, honey, and sugar simmered to a rich sticky finish.

50 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups grated coconut, shredded
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups shredded grated coconut, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and 1/2 cup water in a heavy saucepan.
2

Place saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the granulated sugar dissolves.
3

Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates and grated coconut turns thick and golden brown.
4

Remove from heat and allow the grated coconut mixture to cool before serving in paper cones.

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Questions

What is Cucurucho de Coco?

A traditional Cuban confection from Baracoa made with sweet grated coconut, honey, and sugar simmered to a rich sticky finish. This reference files it under Cuban dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Cucurucho de Coco is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until liquid evaporates and grated coconut turns thick and golden brown.

Is there a substitute for honey in Cucurucho de Coco?

The entry for Cucurucho de Coco calls for 1/4 cup honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Cucurucho de Coco vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/4 cup honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Cucurucho de Coco?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 2 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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