Keto Cocadas (Coconut Balls) Recipe

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Keto Cocadas (Coconut Balls)
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Description

Cocada is a classic coconut confection enjoyed throughout Latin America, with regional variations in flavor, appearance, texture, and size. This particular recipe draws inspiration from Chilean cocadas, traditionally featuring a simple combination of vanilla biscuits, dulce de leche, and shredded coconut. In this version, we create a batch of these delightful sweets from the ground up, ensuring a satisfyingly wholesome treat.

These cocadas are perfect for a sweet snack to enjoy or for sharing with friends and family. The process begins by baking vanilla cookies, allowing them to cool, and then finely crushing them into crumbs. These cookies are tender and delicious, and enjoyable even on their own.

For the dulce de leche component, you can prepare your own homemade version, or if available, a store-bought sugar-free alternative can also be used. To assemble the cocadas, the crushed cookies are combined with the dulce de leche, mixing until a pliable dough forms. This dough is then divided into individual portions, which are shaped into small, round balls.

These balls are then generously coated in shredded coconut, ensuring they are completely covered. Preparing your own vanilla biscuits allows for greater control over ingredients. However, if time is short, you can use store-bought cookies as a convenient shortcut.

Once assembled, it's recommended to chill the cocadas to help them firm up and maintain their shape. Once chilled, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, allowing you to enjoy these coconut delights over an extended period.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
1 h 5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
1 h 15 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 balls serving
C
Calories
120 Kcal

C
Carbs
4 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
1 g

P
Protein
2 g

C
Fats
11 g
Saturated Fats 9 g
Unsaturated Fats 1 g

Cholestrol 0 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Potassium 50 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Butter
    Butter
    4 tbsp
    2.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    0.5 cup
    3.
    Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    0.5 tsp
    4.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    1 large
    5.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    1 tbsp
    6.
    Coconut flour
    Coconut flour
    6 tbsp
    7.
    Baking powder
    Baking powder
    0.5 tsp
    8.
    Keto Manjar ( Dulce De Leche)
    Keto Manjar ( Dulce De Leche)
    6 tbsp
    9.
    Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
    Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
    30 g

Instructions

    1.
    Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside. Add the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl and whisk until combined.
    2.
    Add the softened room temperature butter and sweetener to a bowl, and beat using a hand blender until light and fluffy. Add the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the butter. Beat until combined.
    3.
    Add the dry mix to the wet, and fold using a spatula to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
    4.
    Take the dough out of the fridge. Divide the dough into 16 pieces, roll them using your hand to form spheres, then place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press down the dough pieces.
    5.
    Bake the biscuits for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and brown around the edges. Let the biscuits cool completely. They will still be soft when you take them out of the oven but will crisp when they cool.
    6.
    Add all the biscuits to the food processor and pulse until fine. Transfer to a bowl. Pour the Keto dulce de leche over the biscuit crumbs.
    7.
    Mix until a dough forms. The dough shouldn s be too dry nor wet. Cover and transfer it to the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
    8.
    Take the dough out of the fridge and portion it out into 16 pieces; each piece should be about a tablespoon. Oil your hands, and roll the dough pieces into balls. Place them on a plate or parchment paper.
    9.
    Add the desiccated coconut to a plate. Roll the prepared balls into the coconut, then place them on a plate. Place the coconut balls into the fridge for at least an hour before serving.