Brazilian recipe
Pumpkin and Coconut Sweet
This traditional Brazilian pumpkin and coconut sweet is a cherished dessert, known for its perfectly balanced flavor and straightforward preparation.
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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 grated 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 grated coconut
Where to find ingredients
Pumpkin, fresh milk, and grated coconut can be found in the produce and dairy aisles of most grocery stores. Cloves and coconut milk are typically available in the baking or international foods aisle. Fresh white farmer's cheese can be sourced from the deli or cheese section of supermarkets or specialty dairy shops.
Preparation
- Place the sugar in a large pot
- Cook over medium heat until you obtain a light-colored syrup
- Add the coconut milk
- Stir in the milk
- Add 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 is reduced by half
- Fold in the grated coconut
- Mix all ingredients well
- Remove the pot from the heat
- Wait for the sweet to cool completely
- Serve accompanied by cubes of fresh white farmer's cheese
Notes
This recipe creates a creamy delicacy that combines the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the rich texture of coconut. It is an excellent dessert to serve chilled, ideally paired with fresh cheese to provide a savory contrast to the sweetness.
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