Brazilian recipe
Pumpkin and Coconut Sweet (Doce de moranga com coco)
This classic pumpkin and coconut preserve is a cherished dessert, celebrated for its perfect balance of sweetness and rich, velvety texture.
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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 liter milk
1 small bottle coconut milk
50 g cloves
2 pinches salt
1.5 kg pumpkin, peeled and finely chopped
100 g shredded coconut
1 liter milk
1 small bottle coconut milk
50 g cloves
2 pinches salt
1.5 kg pumpkin, peeled and finely chopped
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh pumpkin in the produce section of local supermarkets or farmers' markets. Shredded coconut and coconut milk are available in the baking or international aisles, while milk, sugar, and cloves are pantry staples found in any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Place the sugar in a large pot.
- Heat over medium until it forms a light-colored caramel syrup.
- Stir in the coconut milk.
- Add the milk to the pot.
- Add the cloves.
- Season with the salt.
- Cook over heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped pumpkin.
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat.
- Cook until the volume of the mixture reduces by half.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Allow the sweet to cool completely.
- Serve chilled with cubes of firm white cheese.
Observations
This recipe creates a luxurious, creamy delicacy that pairs the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the distinct tropical essence of coconut. It is an ideal dessert to serve well-chilled, often enjoyed with a slice of firm cheese to provide a delightful contrast of flavors.
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