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Brach's Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe

Lori Walker, MS, RD
If you are looking for a delicious treat that is also easy to make, then look no further than Brach's Neapolitan Coconut Candy. It is a tasty combination of flavorful ingredients. Not only is it simple to make but the end result looks so impressive that you will be sure to impress your guests when serving it.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • plastic wrap
  • cake pan
  • Medium pot
  • bowls
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

  • Unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/4th cup
  • Sweetened coconut flakes, 1/3rd cup
  • Gel-paste food coloring, 2 or 3 drops
  • White chocolate bars, 12 ounces
  • Milk chocolate, 1 Ounce
  • Sweetened condensed milk, 1 can or 14 ounces
  • Unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons
  • Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
  • Coarse salt, ½ teaspoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Aluminum foils

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place parchment paper on the cake pan and spread coconut flakes over it.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden brown, stirring halfway through baking time. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
  • In a medium pot over low heat, melt white chocolate bars and milk chocolate. Once melted, add butter and whisk until smooth.
  • Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the pot and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Wrap the cake pan with wrap and the aluminum foil. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled coconut flakes in the cake pan and spread evenly.
  • Separate the remaining white chocolate into two bowls. 1 or 2 drops of gel-paste food coloring in each bowl and mix until completely blended.
  • Pour one colored white chocolate over each side of the cake pan. With a spoon, swirl the colors together in a marble pattern. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the chocolate to set. Cut into individual pieces and serve.

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Notes

  • Make sure to use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Be sure to melt the chocolate and other ingredients slowly over low heat.
  • When adding food coloring, add only a drop or two at a time until the desired color is achieved.
  • If you are using aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap to store the candy, make sure it is completely cooled before wrapping.
  • This candy can last for up to two weeks stored in an airtight container in a cool place.
  • Be creative with the ingredients used and add your own personal touch to this recipe.
Keyword Brach's Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe