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 condensed milk
1 tablespoon margarine
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup cow's milk
2 cans condensed milk
1 tablespoon margarine
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup cow's milk
Where to find ingredients
Grated coconut can be found in the baking aisle of most supermarkets, or you can use fresh coconut flesh grated at home. Condensed milk and margarine are standard supermarket items. Eggs and cow's milk are readily available in the dairy section of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine condensed milk and margarine over low heat
- Stir continuously until the mixture begins 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
- Incorporate the egg yolk and milk mixture into the sweet mixture, off the heat, stirring gently
- Grease a baking dish with margarine
- Pour the cocada mixture into the greased baking dish
- Bake in a preheated oven at low temperature for approximately 20 minutes
- Watch carefully to prevent the edges of the cocada from burning during cooking
Observations
Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet, loved for its unique coconut flavor and its texture that 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 kitchen 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 oven baking enhances the flavors and gives this delicacy the 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 oven baking enhances the flavors and gives this delicacy the desired texture.
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