Brazilian recipe
Pumpkin and Coconut Sweet (Doce de moranga com coco)
A traditional Brazilian dessert, this pumpkin and coconut sweet is highly valued for its perfectly balanced flavor and straightforward preparation.
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Ingredients
2 cups of sugar
1 liter of milk
1 small jar of coconut milk
50 g of cloves
2 pinches of salt
1.5 kg of pumpkin, peeled and finely chopped
100 g of shredded coconut
1 liter of milk
1 small jar of coconut milk
50 g of cloves
2 pinches of salt
1.5 kg of pumpkin, peeled and finely chopped
100 g of shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh pumpkin and shredded coconut at local wet markets or supermarket produce sections. Cloves and sugar are available in the baking aisle of any grocer. For the Minas cheese, look for firm, mild white cheeses as a substitute in international specialty stores.
Preparation method
- Place the sugar in a large pot.
- Heat over the stove until a light-colored syrup forms.
- Add the coconut milk.
- Stir in the milk.
- Include the cloves.
- Season with the 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 sweet has reduced by half.
- Incorporate the shredded coconut.
- Mix all ingredients well.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Allow the sweet to cool completely.
- Serve accompanied by cubes of Minas cheese.
Observations
This recipe produces a creamy delicacy that perfectly combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the distinct texture of coconut. It is an excellent choice when served chilled, often paired with cheese to provide a delightful contrast of flavors.
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