Best Cocada Amarela Yellow Coconut Pudding Recipes

COCADA (COCONUT CUSTARD)

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I haven't had the chance to try this yet. I wanted to post it here for safekeeping. I'm hoping it is the coconut custard recipe that I have been searching for.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
3 cinnamon sticks, broken up
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package flaked coconut
3 cups milk
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whipping cream
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

In uncovered 2-quart saucepan simmer sugar, water and cinnamon for 10 minutes. Strain; discard cinnamon pieces. Add coconut; cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until syrup is nearly absorbed, stirring frequently.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of the milk; cook until mixture is hot. In bowl beat eggs with remaining 1/2 cup milk. Stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into egg mixture; return to saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly but does not boil. Stir in vanilla.
Pour into a 1-1/2 quart bowl or individual serving dishes; chill.
Top with whipped cream and garnish with almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.2, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 200.1, Sodium 135.4, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 55.6, Protein 7.8

ANGOLAN COCONUT DESSERT (COCADA ANGOLANA)

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ZWT7 Africa. An intensely sweet dessert. Pretty much coconut candy. If you love shredded coconut, you'll be in heaven. Make sure to add plenty of cinnamon; the warm spice rounds out the flavor. From, globaltableadventure.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories Candy

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 , 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
4 whole cloves
4 cups grated coconut
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 -2 tablespoon cinnamon

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, cook water sugar, and cloves. Stir until dissolved. Heat until mixture reaches soft-ball stage on a candy thermometer (about 240F).
Using a spoon carefully discard cloves.
Add coconut and milk. The mixture will clump. Continue to stir until smooth. Simmer for a few minutes.
Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.7, Fat 58.4, SaturatedFat 50.6, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 78.9, Carbohydrate 127.4, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 110.8, Protein 8.9