Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Creamy Coconut Sweet
Learn to make a creamy homemade coconut sweet with just a few ingredients. A traditional Brazilian recipe, delicious and simple to prepare.
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Ingredients
2 small grated coconuts or 1 large grated coconut
2 cans condensed milk
1 tablespoon margarine
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup cow's milk
2 cans condensed milk
1 tablespoon margarine
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup cow's milk
Where to find ingredients
Grated coconut can be found in most supermarkets, often in the baking aisle or pre-packaged. Condensed milk and margarine are standard supermarket items. Fresh eggs and milk are readily available at grocery stores and dairy sections.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine condensed milk and margarine over low heat
- Stir continuously until the mixture starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan
- Add the grated coconut to the pan and mix well
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the egg yolks in the milk
- Gently stir the yolk and milk mixture into the sweet mixture, off the heat
- Grease a baking dish with margarine
- Pour the cocada batter into the greased baking dish
- Bake in a preheated oven at low temperature for approximately 20 minutes
- Keep an eye on the cocada to prevent the edges from burning during baking
Observations
Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet, loved for its unique coconut flavour and texture that can range from creamy to firmer. Making cocada at home is a great way to enjoy this artisanal delight, perfect for dessert or with coffee. This recipe focuses on an easy-to-make creamy version, ideal for kitchen beginners.
The preparation is relatively simple, but requires attention to detail to achieve the perfect consistency. The main ingredients are coconut, condensed milk, and a touch of fat, which together create a rich and flavourful base. The final baking in the oven enhances the flavours and gives this delicacy its desired texture.
The preparation is relatively simple, but requires attention to detail to achieve the perfect consistency. The main ingredients are coconut, condensed milk, and a touch of fat, which together create a rich and flavourful base. The final baking in the oven enhances the flavours and gives this delicacy its desired texture.
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