Desiccated Coconut
Desiccated coconut is used in Mexican baking to add texture and tropical flavour to desserts. It appears in coquitos (coconut and condensed milk sweets), coconut arroz con leche, Oaxacan coconut ice cream, and southeastern coconut tamales. It also decorates traditional cakes and biscuits across the country.
Estimated retail price
~£1.59 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Desiccated Coconut, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 19 recipes in our collection, including Coconut Sweet, Coconut Prawns and Horchata de Coco (Coconut Horchata). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Desiccated Coconut
DessertsCoconut Sweet
SeafoodCoconut Prawns
DrinksHorchata de Coco (Coconut Horchata)
DrinksBionico (Guadalajara Fruit Bowl)
DessertsCajeta Truffles
DessertsCoconut Flan
DessertsCoconut and Cinnamon Candy (Dulce de Coco)
DessertsCotonetes (Mexican Coconut Meringue Cookies)
DrinksPineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada)
DrinksCoconut Horchata (Agua de Horchata de Coco)
TamalesSweet Pineapple and Coconut Tamales
DrinksCoconut Atole (Warm Coconut Corn Drink)
DessertsCoconut Kisses (Besitos de Coco)
DrinksFresh Coconut Water (Agua de Coco Natural)
DessertsLimones Rellenos de Coco - Lime Shells Stuffed with Coconut Candy
TamalesSweet Coconut Tamales
TacosCoconut Prawn Tacos
StewsTabascan Mondongo (Tripe Stew)
DessertsCocadas de Horno (Baked Coconut Macaroons)
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Desiccated Coconut?
Desiccated Coconut is used in 19 recipes in our collection, such as Coconut Sweet and Coconut Prawns. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Desiccated Coconut in the UK?
You can buy Desiccated Coconut online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Desiccated Coconut be stored?
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.
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