Neapolitan Coconut Candy Recipe- yumm!! (2025)

Want a quick and easy recipe to make your own homemade Neapolitan Coconut Candy? Well I have your back! Here is some awesomeness covered in chocolate. And you totally can’t get much better than that!

This past week, my mom passed out the assignments for Thanksgiving dinner. We all are required to bring certain dishes to help her feed approximately 30 family members. My sister-in-law was assigned broccoli casserole. My sister was assigned the sweet potato casserole. My mom will be doing up the turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes.

Me? I was assigned rolls. And she specified that I buy the ones that are already made that just need to be reheated.

Sigh…

Yep, my reputation for not being the best cook certainly precedes me. While mom, my sister and sister-in-law are all busy in their kitchens whipping up delicious family recipes for the whole clan to enjoy, I will be thawing rolls. Well, fine. So I decided to show them that I can make something good. All I need is a good recipe and a bit of patience. I will make candy! It’s unapproved for Thanksgiving dinner, but at least I made my point. Right?

I located a recipe for Neapolitan Coconut Strips on Martha Stewarts website and created my own variation of it.

For this project I used:

12 oz. white chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups of shredded sweetened coconut
2 tbsp. of chocolate chips, melted
1 drop of red food coloring
(2) 12 oz. packages of melting dark chocolate
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Begin by lining an 8″ square pan with plastic wrap, leaving a good overhang on each side.

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Combine the white chocolate chips, the condensed milk, butter, salt and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.

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Cook it, stirring until it is smooth.

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Look how smooth! I must get a photo! Of course the dogs were in the way and I then had to find the proper angle, because I’m all photographer-like and got this awesome photo before I realized that I had left the burner on. I stirred the chocolate one more time to discover that the entire bottom was burnt to the pan.

Sigh.

Dump that, start over. Had to send the daughter out for more white chocolate. Waited. Fixed dinner. Thought about thawing stupid buns. Then I started over. This time, I took no photos, so you don’t see me adding the coconut once it was removed from the burner. I then divided the mixture into three separate bowls.

One bowl, I left alone. The second bowl, I melted about 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips in the microwave and stirred it in to create a chocolate coconut mixture. The third bowl, I added about a drop of red food coloring and mixed it up to create a pink coconut mixture.

So, I got my camera out again to show you the layering. You see, first you dump the chocolate mixture into your prepared pan and spread it out in an even layer with a knife. Of course, the battery suddenly died in my camera, so I couldn’t show you that.

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I ran and got another stupid battery. Gently add the plain mixture over top of the chocolate one and spread it to all the edges.

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Then add pink mixture overtop the plain one and spread evenly. Put your pan in the refrigerator and let it sit about 2 hours.

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Then pull the candy out of the pan using the plastic wrap as leverage. Slice it in about 1/4″ strips and then put them back in the refrigerator. Be prepared for a few questions like, “What is that weird bacon-looking stuff in the refrigerator”? Ignore them. There is greatness ahead.

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Cut the strips up into 1 1/2″ long pieces. And looky here! Pretty, right? You could certainly stop here. But, I want to do the chocolate thing…

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So, take your melting chocolate and pour into a microwave safe cup and melt it in the microwave. Melt it in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until it is a smooth melted consistency.

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Then simply drop each candy in and lift it out with a fork, tapping the glass to remove the extra chocolate and place on a sheet of foil to dry.

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And there you have it. Neapolitan Coconut Candies. Perfect to give as gifts, and relatively easy to make!

Yep, I’ll still be thawing those rolls, but maybe next year they will move me up to something a little more difficult, like opening pickle jars or slicing cheese. I can only dream….

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FAQs

Are coconut candies healthy? ›

Coconut Candy is a high fat fruit that is highly nutritious and has been associated with a wide range of health benefits. The coconut meat in the coconut candy recipe is low in carbohydrates and rich in healthy fat, protein, fiber, vitamin Bs, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium.

What is Mexican coconut candy made of? ›

Also known as dulce de coco or croquimol, this popular Mexican candy is made of shredded coconut cooked with white or brown sugar, or piloncillo. Depending on the region, ingredients vary. Some may include milk, coconut water, egg yolks, rum, pineapple pulp, vanilla, nuts, raisins or cinnamon.

What is the meaning of coconut candy? ›

Coconut candy refer to various candies made with coconut or coconut flavorings. Coconut candy. Type. Confectionery.

What candy bar is chocolate and coconut? ›

MOUNDS Candy Bars are an indulgent tast of the tropics with sweet soft coconut wrapped in rich, dark chocolate.

What is the most unhealthy candy in the world? ›

10 Most Dangerous and Unhealthy Candies
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  • Whoppers. ...
  • M&Ms. ...
  • Candy Corn. ...
  • Sour Patch Kids. Naturally colorful foods are highly nutritious, but Sour Patch Kids definitely don't grow on trees. ...
  • Twizzlers. Don't let the “low fat” marketing fool you. ...
  • Mounds.
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Why does Mexican candy taste so good? ›

Meanwhile, the Mexican candy we know and love relies on salt to balance out the sweetness. Salty ingredients like nuts, sesame seeds, and chamoy (salted and fermented sour fruit, for our international friends) add a layer of complexity to Mexican candy that you won't find in other cultures.

Where did coconut candy originate? ›

Dulce de Coco, roughly translated, means coconut candy or coconut fudge. The dish is thought to originate in the Caribbean, with many variations from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico that include other ingredients such as Sweet Potato or Limes.

What is the slang term for coconut? ›

Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a person of color, especially a person of Latin American or South Asian origin or descent, who is regarded as having adopted the attitudes, values, and behavior thought to be characteristic of middle-class white society, at the expense of their ethnic heritage. Compare Oreo.

What is coconut 🥥? ›

A coconut is the fruit of the coconut tree. The coconut has three layers. The outermost layer, usually smooth and green in color, is called the exocarp. The next layer is a husk with fibers called the mesocarp. The inner layer, called the endocarp, is hard and brown with three spots or "eyes" on the shell.

What is pina colada candy? ›

Piña Colada Hard Candy Drops, 4.5 ounces

Creamy coconut and sweet pineapple combine for one Caribbean treat! Ingredients: Sugar, Dextrose, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color (FD&C Yellow #5 and #6).

What is the chocolate with coconut inside called? ›

Bounty is made with milky, tender and moist coconuts for a creamy texture in every bite, to be found in the center.

What candy bar is named after a milkshake flavor? ›

The name and taste derived from a then-popular malted milk drink (milkshake) of the day, not after the astronomical galaxy. On March 10, 1925, the Milky Way trademark was registered in the US, claiming a first-use date of 1922.

What is Coco Leche candy? ›

Please your sweet tooth with these milk and coconut bars, or tabletas de coco. These bars are a traditional sweet treat enjoyed by young and old alike! In the northern coast of Honduras, tabletas de coco are traditionally made and sold by the Garifunas—the Afro-Indigenous community.

Are coconut chunks a healthy snack? ›

A healthy and delicious coconut snack

Ripe coconut flesh provides a number of vitamins, especially vitamin B. Coconuts, also rich in potassium and antioxidants, are gluten- and cholesterol-free and can boost your immune system thanks to the magnesium they contain.

Are coconut pieces good for you? ›

Coconut meat contains large amounts of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which are easier for the human body to digest than animal fats. These fats have been demonstrated to boost the endurance of trained athletes. Gives you better oral health.

Are coconut products really healthy? ›

As a plant food, coconuts also contain disease-fighting phytochemicals or antioxidants. Some research suggests that coconut oil may boost metabolism. However, health researchers agree that studies on coconut products are small and too short in duration to prove a long-term benefit with weight loss or disease.

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