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Turrón de Coco

A traditional Cuban coconut candy made with shredded coconut simmered in spiced sugar syrup and enriched with egg yolks for a soft, chewy treat.

40 minMediumServes 12190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 lime peel strips
  • 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1.5 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 lime peel strips in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook for 8 minutes until a light syrup forms, then remove and discard the cinnamon stick and lime peel strips.

  3. 3

    Stir in 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens.

  4. 4

    Temper 2 beaten egg yolks with a spoonful of the hot coconut mixture, then stir them completely into the saucepan.

  5. 5

    Cook for 3 additional minutes while stirring continuously, then pour into a parchment-lined dish to set.

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Questions

What is Turrón de Coco?

A traditional Cuban coconut candy made with shredded coconut simmered in spiced sugar syrup and enriched with egg yolks for a soft, chewy treat. This reference files it under Cuban dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What should Turrón de Coco look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the liquid reduces and thickens.

Why does Turrón de Coco have me temper the eggs?

Step 4 reads: "Temper 2 beaten egg yolks with a spoonful of the hot coconut mixture, then stir them completely into the saucepan." Eggs scramble if they meet a hot liquid all at once. Step 4 warms them gradually with a little of the hot mixture first, so they thicken the sauce or custard smoothly instead of curdling.

Does Turrón de Coco contain eggs?

Yes: 2 egg yolks, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Turrón de Coco?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 190 calories, with 2 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 15 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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