East Indian Coconut Fudge - Coconut Cordial Christmas Sweet
Coconut Cordial sweet or coconut fudge is an East-Indian specialty made during Christmas. Packed with coconut flavor and a little cashew nuts this is a very addictive dessert. I highly recommend making more than you think you need.
If you love coconut you will love this recipe. It does involve some effort to stir the coconut and sugar over low heat until you have a thick mass which can then be cut into shapes. A word of caution - make sure you use a spoon or spatula with a long handle because as with all fudge this one has a lot of splattering.

Equipment /Tools
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- 9 x 9 square baking pan
Ingredients
- 250 grams Coconut fresh ground
- 50 grams cashew nuts ground
- 300 grams Sugar granulated
- 2 tablespoon Rosewater
- 120 ml Water
- 2 drops Food coloring pink or other
- 2 tsp ghee
Instructions
- Generously butter a 9 x 9 square baking pan - set aside
- Grind the fresh coconut with the rosewater until smooth - set aside
- In a large saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat - cook until all the sugar has dissolved and you have a thick syrup consistency.
- Next, add the ground coconut and ground cashew nuts to the sugar syrup and continue to stir over medium-low heat
- Continue to cook until the mixture become thick and start to leave the side of the pan.
- Add the food color and ghee - stir well.
- Pour the mixture to a buttered 9 x 9 square baking pan.
- Spread the mixture evenly - then use the bottom of a flat bowl or glass to press it down
- Cut into desired shapes - traditionally coconut cordial is cut into square or diamonds.
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Andrea Noronha
Dear,
Can u pl help me wt a recipe for Milk cream, BUT using Milk Maid.
Veena Azmanov
Hey Andrea. I just posted it today. Thanks
Priya
Hi Veena, how many days in advance can I prepare it and how can I store it till Christmas time?
Veena Azmanov
Priya, Fresh coconut sweets are perishable. These will not stay for more than a week. These are usually the last Christmas sweets made in our home because they don't last long.
Maria
I tried it and it came out perfect!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you for the lovely feedback Maria. Happy Holidays to you.