Brazilian recipe
Pumpkin and Coconut Sweet (Doce de moranga com coco)
A traditional Brazilian sweet that perfectly balances the earthiness of pumpkin with the rich texture of shredded coconut.
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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 litre 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 litre 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
Find fresh pumpkins and shredded coconut in local supermarkets or greengrocers. Cloves are available in the spice aisle. For Minas cheese, look for firm, mild white cheese in specialty deli sections or ethnic food stores; as a substitute, a mild firm cow's milk cheese can be used.
Preparation method
- Place the sugar in a large saucepan
- Heat over the stove until it forms a light-colored syrup
- Add the coconut milk
- Stir in the milk
- Add the cloves
- Season with salt
- Keep on the heat for 5 minutes
- Add the chopped pumpkin
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil
- Reduce the heat
- Cook until the volume of the mixture reduces by half
- Incorporate the shredded coconut
- Mix all ingredients well
- Remove the pan from the heat
- Allow the sweet to cool completely
- Serve accompanied by cubes of Minas cheese
Observations
This recipe creates a rich, creamy delicacy that highlights the natural sweetness of pumpkin paired with the texture of coconut. It is an exceptional choice when served chilled, often enjoyed alongside firm cheese to create a balanced contrast of flavors.
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