Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe
This Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe is the one you want in case you are fond of sweet, colorful and chewing candy. It is a soft, rich and coconut-flavored candy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded coconut
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Red or pink food color
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Prepare the pan
- Line your pan with parchment paper. This helps the candy lift out easily and keeps the layers neat.
Make the base mix
- Mix coconut, condensed milk, sugar, and salt. Make it thick so the candy holds its shape well.
Divide the mixture
- Split the mix into three parts. This helps you make the pink, white, and brown layers.
Make the vanilla layer
- Add vanilla to one part. Mix well so the flavor spreads evenly through the white layer.
Make the chocolate layer
- Add cocoa powder to another part. Mix until it turns brown and tastes like chocolate.
Make the pink layer
- Add one drop of pink food color. Mix until the layer looks bright and pretty.
Press the first layer
- Press the pink layer into the pan. Make it flat and smooth to support the next layer.
Add the vanilla layer
- Press the vanilla layer on top. Keep it smooth so the candy looks clean and even.
Add the chocolate layer
- Add the chocolate layer on top. Press gently to show clear, sharp layers.
Chill the candy
- Put the candy in the fridge for two hours so the layers become firm.
Cut into bars
- Lift the candy from the pan and cut into bars. Each piece will show the three pretty layers.
Notes
- Use sweetened coconut for a soft bite.
- Chill the candy long enough for firm layers.
- Press each layer tightly to avoid breaks.
- Use gloves to keep the colors clean.
- Do not use too much food color.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Add more powdered sugar if the mix is too wet.