Coconut rocks
Print recipe| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Meal type | Snack |
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- some Zest of lemon
- A few drop vanilla extract
Directions
| 1. | In a heavy sauce pan, place the shredded coconut, the sugar and the lemon zest. Add the coconut milk if using. |
| 2. | Heat up at medium to high heat until the mixture starts caramelizing, about 15 min. Turn often so it does not burn |
| 3. | When the mixture starts browning, add a few drops of vanilla extract |
| 4. | Keep turning until the mixture starts sticking a little, then take it off the stove. In order to figure out if it's ready, place a spoonful of the coconut mixture on a plate, it should hold itself together |
| 5. | Place a spoonful of the still warm mixture on some wax paper, shaping it a into a small pyramid. Repeat until there is no more coconut |
| 6. | Let the coconut rocks cool and store them in an airtight container. |
