Açucarinhas (Coconut and Sugar Biscuits)

Açucarinhas (Coconut and Sugar Biscuits) is a traditional Sao Tomean recipe for a classic dessert biscuit like confection of fresh coconut meat bound with sugar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Sao Tomean version of: Coconut and Sugar Biscuits (Açucarinhas).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Additional Time:

(+40 minutes marinating)

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesDessert RecipesSao-tome Recipes


Ingredients:

2 coconuts
1kg sugar
finely-grated zest of 1 lemon
water, as needed

Method:

Line two baking trays with greaseproof (waxed) paper and set aside.

Open the coconuts by cracking across them with the back of a cleaver. Peel the coconuts, freeing the flesh. Grate the flesh then transfer to a saucepan and mix with the sugar.

Add in a little water to moisten the ingredients then bring to a boil. As soon as the sugar begins to darken and caramelize stir in the lemon zest.

When the sugar has darkened a golden brown take the pan off the heat.

Using a tablespoon place small portions of the coconut caramel mixture on the greaseproof paper waxed baking trays. Level these with the back of a moistened spoon.

Set aside to cool until hardened before serving.