Coconut Sweet (Simple & Delicious)

This coconut sweet is a quick and easy homemade treat made with desiccated coconut and cashew nuts. It has a lovely soft texture, delicate flavour from rose or vanilla essence, and can be beautifully coloured for festive occasions. Perfect for celebrations, gifting, or when you want to make a traditional sweet at home with minimal effort.

Ingredients

200 grams of desiccated coconut

250 grams sugar

(220 grams for syrup

30 grams for grinding with cashews)

80 grams cashew nuts

2 tbsp soft butter

1 tsp rose essence or vanilla essence

Food gel colours (pink and green used here)

200 ml water

Preparing the Tray :

Lightly brush the tray with clarified butter (ghee)

Keep aside

Tray size used: 8 inch × 10 inch

Method :

Cashew Powder :

Grind the cashew nuts in batches along with the 30 grams of sugar.

Sift the mixture and keep aside.

Sugar Syrup :

In a pan, add 200 ml water and 220 grams sugar.

Cook on medium flame, stirring continuously, until the syrup becomes thick and sticky to touch.

Mixing :

Reduce the flame to low.

Add the desiccated coconut, cashew nut powder, butter, essence, and food colour.

Cooking the Mixture :

Stir continuously on low flame.

The mixture will quickly come together and start leaving the sides of the pan.

Keep stirring continuously for about 1 minute.

Test: Take a small portion and try rolling it into a ball. If it holds shape, it’s ready.

Setting

Transfer the mixture to the prepared tray.

Spread evenly and press using the back of a spoon coated with butter or ghee.

Use a rolling pin to level the surface smoothly.

Cutting & Setting

After 30 minutes, give cuts ( into desired shapes).

Allow to firm up completely for about 4 hours, then gently remove from the tray.

Notes

Always keep the flame low after adding coconut to avoid overcooking.

I made two batches using the same measurements , one pink the other green.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.