Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe
Sweet, chewy, and beautiful, this Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe is a treat. Follow these simple steps to make the perfect snack. Try it today!
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded coconut unsweetened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 drop pink food coloring
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine coconut, sugar, and milk in a large pan.
- Cook on medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Divide the coconut mixture into three separate bowls.
- Add vanilla to the first bowl, pink coloring to the second, and cocoa to the third.
- Press the cocoa mixture into a lined square pan.
- Add the white layer on top, pressing down firmly.
- Finish with the pink layer on top.
- Chill in the fridge for two hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape before layering.