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Creamy Pumpkin Dessert with Coconut (Doce de abóbora)

Learn how to make a delicious homemade pumpkin sweet with sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut. A practical, creamy dessert that is perfect when served chilled.

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Creamy Pumpkin Dessert with Coconut (Doce de abóbora)

Ingredients

1 liter of milk
2 kg of ripe pumpkin, peeled
480 g of sugar
100 g of shredded coconut
Whole cloves to taste
45 ml of cornstarch
395 g of sweetened condensed milk

Where to find ingredients

Find fresh pumpkins, canned sweetened condensed milk, and shredded coconut at local grocery stores or markets. Substitutions for fresh pumpkin may include canned pumpkin purée if necessary, though fresh is preferred for texture.

Preparation method

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

Observations

This chilled pumpkin dessert is a classic sweet, widely enjoyed in Brazil. The combination of cooked pumpkin with sweetened condensed milk and coconut results in an irresistibly velvety texture. It is ideal for serving at family gatherings or as a special treat after meals. 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 sweet from burning.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

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

Cook the peeled pumpkin with the sugar in a large pan, 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 in a blender with the milk and cornstarch little by little until a homogeneous cream is obtained

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

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

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

Stir constantly until the dessert thickens and reaches the consistency of a very creamy porridge

Stir constantly until the dessert thickens and reaches the consistency of a very creamy porridge
Step 5

Turn off the heat and gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and whole cloves

Turn off the heat and gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and whole cloves
Step 6

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

Place the dessert in a serving dish, garnish with a little more coconut, let it cool, 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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