Dodol (Indonesian Palm Sugar and Coconut Sweet)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Medium

Dodol (Indonesian Palm Sugar and Coconut Sweet)

A dark, fudgy, chewy sweet with caramel and coconut flavor, cut into squares. The long cook and constant stirring give it its texture. Makes 40 pieces in about 6 hr 50 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 150 min

Cooling 4 hr

Total 6 hr 50 min

Yield 40 pieces

Diet Dairy free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 ⅔ cups (640 ml)coconut cream
¾ cup (170 g)palm sugar, chopped
¾ cup (170 g)granulated sugar
1 ½ cups (170 g)glutinous rice flour
1 ⅔ cups (400 ml)coconut milk
2 tsp (10 ml)neutral oil, for the pan

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Instructions

Lightly oil an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan or a loaf pan.
Heat the coconut cream in a heavy wide pot over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring, until its oil begins to separate.
Add both sugars and stir until dissolved.
Whisk the rice flour with the coconut milk until smooth and strain it into the pot.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a sturdy wooden spoon, for about 2 hours until the mixture is very thick, dark, glossy and pulls away from the sides.
Scrape into the pan, level and cool completely, about 4 hours.
Cut into squares with an oiled knife.

Tips

Never stop stirring; the bottom scorches.
Use a heavy pot and a long spoon to avoid spatter.
Wrap pieces in parchment for gifts.
Thick hot sugar mixtures spatter and cause burns; stir with a long spoon and keep children away.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make dodol (indonesian palm sugar and coconut sweet)?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 2 hours 30 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 40 pieces.

How should I store dodol (indonesian palm sugar and coconut sweet)?

Store airtight at cool room temperature up to 1 week or refrigerate up to 3 weeks.

Can I make dodol (indonesian palm sugar and coconut sweet) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Dodol is a sticky, chewy sweet of glutinous rice flour, coconut milk and palm sugar cooked slowly for hours, well known in Indonesia and Malaysia and made for celebrations. Serve it with black coffee or tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 40 servings this recipe makes.

121 Calories / serving

7.6g Fat

13.2g Carbs

1.0g Protein

9.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (40 servings): ~4840 cal · 304g fat · 528g carbs · 40g protein · 364g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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