Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Creamy Coconut Candy (Cocada Cremosa)
Learn how to make easy homemade creamy coconut candy with just a few ingredients. A traditional Brazilian recipe, delicious and simple to prepare.
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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 or international aisle of most supermarkets, or at Latin or specialty grocery stores. Condensed milk and margarine are standard supermarket items. Egg yolks are part of whole eggs, available everywhere. Cow's milk is also a standard supermarket item.
Preparation method
- In a saucepan, combine the 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
- Gently incorporate the egg yolk and milk mixture into the sweet, off the heat, stirring delicately
- 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 baking
Observations
Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet, loved for its unique coconut flavor and its texture, which can range from creamy to firmer. Making cocada at home is a great way to enjoy this artisanal delicacy, perfect for dessert or to accompany 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 baking in the oven 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 baking in the oven enhances the flavors and gives this delicacy the desired texture.
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