Angolan Coconut Dessert (Cocada Angolana)
At a Glance
- Prep
- 30 minutes
- Cook
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 4-5 , 4-5 serving(s)
Categories
- Candy
- Dessert
- African
- Angolan
- Refrigerator
- Stove Top
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Milk
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 5. Current scale: 1x.
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.
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Equipment
Large pot, spoon, candy thermometer, serving dishes, refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 cups grated coconut
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 -2 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
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.
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