Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Creamy Coconut Candy (Cocada Cremosa)
Learn how to make easy homemade creamy coconut candy with just a few ingredients. A delicious and simple traditional Brazilian recipe.
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Ingredients
2 small grated coconuts or 1 large grated coconut
2 cans of condensed milk
1 tablespoon of margarine
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup of cow's milk
2 cans of condensed milk
1 tablespoon of margarine
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup of cow's milk
Where to find ingredients
Grated coconut can be found in the baking or international aisle of most supermarkets. Fresh coconuts can be purchased at larger supermarkets, specialty fruit stores, or farmers' markets; you'll need to grate them yourself. Condensed milk and margarine are standard in the dairy or baking section of any grocery store. Eggs and cow's milk are readily available in the dairy section.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the 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
- Off the heat, gently incorporate the egg yolk and milk mixture into the sweet mixture
- Grease a baking dish with margarine
- Pour the cocada mixture into the greased baking dish
- Bake in a preheated oven at a low temperature for approximately 20 minutes
- Be careful not to burn the edges of the cocada during baking
Observations
Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet, loved for its unique coconut flavor and its texture, which can range from creamy to firm. Making cocada at home is a great way to enjoy this artisanal delight, perfect for dessert or with coffee. This recipe focuses on a creamy and easy-to-make version, ideal for 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 flavorful base. The final baking in the oven enhances the flavors 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 flavorful base. The final baking in the oven enhances the flavors and gives this delicacy its desired texture.
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