Cocada
Authentic Curaçao Recipe

Cocada

Curaçao's classic coconut bite: crisp-gold edges, chewy heart, and a sun-warm sweetness you smell before you see the tray. Slow island cooking, bright citrus, and warm spice make this dish feel like a Sunday table that never ends.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves10 pieces
DifficultyEasy

Portions

Adjust the recipe to your group size.

Ingredients below are for 10 people

Ingredients

  • 200 g shredded coconut (fresh or desiccated)
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: splash of sweetened condensed milk for extra softness

Estimated calories

Based on typical ingredients for this dish.

≈ 2100 kcal

210 kcal per person

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. 01Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment.
  2. 02Whisk eggs and sugar until creamy and pale.
  3. 03Add vanilla and a pinch of salt, then fold in the shredded coconut until a firm mixture forms.
  4. 04(Optional) Stir in a splash of sweetened condensed milk for extra softness.
  5. 05Scoop small mounds onto the tray, leaving space between each.
  6. 06Bake 15–20 minutes until the tops are golden; cool briefly so they set.

Chef's Note

Serve with something crisp and simple on the side so the main flavors stay front and center.

Serving Tip

Go next-level: use fresh coconut for max aroma, add a squeeze of lime for brightness, or dip the base in melted chocolate once cooled.