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Creamy Pumpkin Dessert with Coconut (Doce de abóbora)

Learn how to prepare this classic Brazilian homemade pumpkin dessert with sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut. A practical, creamy treat that is perfect served chilled.

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Creamy Pumpkin Dessert with Coconut (Doce de abóbora)

Ingredients

1 litre of milk
1 ripe pumpkin of approximately 2 kg
480 ml of sugar
100 g of shredded coconut
Cloves to taste
45 ml of cornstarch
1 can of sweetened condensed milk

Where to find ingredients

You can find pumpkin, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk in the produce and baking aisles of most major Canadian grocery stores. Substitutes for specific Brazilian ingredients can be found in international food markets.

Preparation method

  1. Cook the peeled pumpkin with the sugar in a large pot, stirring occasionally until the pulp is very soft and falling apart
  2. Remove the mixture from the heat, let it cool slightly, and blend it in a blender with the milk and cornstarch little by little until you obtain a smooth cream
  3. Transfer the blended mixture back to the pot and place over medium heat to cook
  4. Stir continuously until the dessert thickens and reaches the consistency of a very creamy pudding
  5. Turn off the heat and gently incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, the shredded coconut, and the cloves
  6. Place the dessert in a serving dish, garnish with a little more coconut, let it cool down, and refrigerate for a few hours before serving

Observations

This chilled pumpkin dessert is a classic staple in Brazil. The combination of cooked pumpkin with sweetened condensed milk and coconut creates an irresistibly velvety texture. It is perfect to serve at family gatherings or as a sweet treat after a meal. Tip: use a very ripe pumpkin to ensure a vibrant orange color and a sweeter flavor. Remember to keep stirring the bottom of the pan while cooking to prevent the dessert from burning.
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Step 1

Cook the peeled pumpkin with the sugar in a large pot, stirring occasionally until the pulp is very soft and falling apart

Cook the peeled pumpkin with the sugar in a large pot, stirring occasionally until the pulp is very soft and falling apart
Step 2

Remove the mixture from the heat, let it cool slightly, and blend it in a blender with the milk and cornstarch little by little until you obtain a smooth cream

Remove the mixture from the heat, let it cool slightly, and blend it in a blender with the milk and cornstarch little by little until you obtain a smooth cream
Step 3

Transfer the blended mixture back to the pot and place over medium heat to cook

Transfer the blended mixture back to the pot and place over medium heat to cook
Step 4

Stir continuously until the dessert thickens and reaches the consistency of a very creamy pudding

Stir continuously until the dessert thickens and reaches the consistency of a very creamy pudding
Step 5

Turn off the heat and gently incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, the shredded coconut, and the cloves

Turn off the heat and gently incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, the shredded coconut, and the cloves
Step 6

Place the dessert in a serving dish, garnish with a little more coconut, let it cool down, and refrigerate for a few hours before serving

Place the dessert in a serving dish, garnish with a little more coconut, let it cool down, and refrigerate for a few hours before serving
Final result

Creamy Pumpkin Dessert with Coconut (Doce de abóbora)

Creamy Pumpkin Dessert with Coconut (Doce de abóbora)

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