Brazilian recipe
Pumpkin and Coconut Sweet (Doce de moranga com coco)
A traditional Brazilian treat, this pumpkin and coconut preserve is prized for its balanced sweetness and smooth, comforting texture.
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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 liter milk
1 small jar 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 jar 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 pumpkins at local vegetable markets; for the milk, sugar, shredded coconut, and coconut milk, check the aisles of general supermarkets or neighborhood grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Place the sugar into a large saucepan.
- Heat over the stovetop until it turns into a light-colored caramel syrup.
- Stir in the coconut milk.
- Pour in the milk and combine well.
- Add the cloves.
- Season with the salt.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped pumpkin to the pan.
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Cook until the volume of the mixture has reduced by half.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Stir all ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Allow the sweet to cool down completely.
- Serve chilled, accompanied by cubes of white cheese.
Observations
This recipe yields a luscious, creamy confection that expertly marries the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the distinct tropical notes of coconut. It is an excellent choice for a chilled dessert, often served alongside firm cheese to provide a sophisticated contrast of flavors.
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