Brazilian · dessert
Cocada
Cocada reads sweetness 6.1, richness 5.1 and floral 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian dessert, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.1 · Richness 5.1 · Floral 3.9 · Fruity 1.0 · Salinity 0.6 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 3 cups fresh
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Time & effort: about 50 min (30 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 133.9 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 2.5 g fat, 28.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook sugar and water into a syrup, then stir in shredded coconut and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan.
- Add condensed milk, butter, and vanilla and stir vigorously until very thick.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a greased surface and let cool into firm chewy rounds.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Serradura — Portuguese
- Pudim de Leite Condensado — Brazilian
- Sopaipillas — New Mexican
- Flan Napolitano — Mexican
- Crème Brûlée — French
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.