Brazilian recipe
Pumpkin and Coconut Sweet (Doce de moranga com coco)
This traditional dessert balances the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the texture of shredded coconut, creating a creamy and comforting treat.
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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 liter milk
1 small bottle 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 bottle 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 at local grocery stores or markets. Coconut milk can be found in the baking or international aisles. Minas cheese is a specific Brazilian fresh cheese; as a substitute, you may use a mild, semi-firm white cheese like Queso Fresco or a low-salt Feta.
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 over 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 dessert has reduced by half
- Incorporate the shredded coconut
- Mix all ingredients well
- Remove the pot from the heat
- Wait for the dessert to cool completely
- Serve accompanied by cubes of Minas cheese
Observations
This recipe results in a creamy delicacy that perfectly combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the rich texture of coconut. It is an excellent option to serve chilled, especially when paired with cheese to create a delightful contrast of flavors.
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