Coconut Dessert | Cocada Angolana
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Cocada Angolana is an intensely sweet dessert. Make sure to add plenty of cinnamon; the warm spice rounds out the flavor.
Servings Prep Time
4-5 People 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-5 People 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 30 minutes
Coconut Dessert | Cocada Angolana
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Rating: 0
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Print Recipe
Cocada Angolana is an intensely sweet dessert. Make sure to add plenty of cinnamon; the warm spice rounds out the flavor.
Servings Prep Time
4-5 People 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-5 People 5 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10 minutes 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1-2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
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Instructions
  1. 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).
  2. Using a spoon carefully discard cloves.
  3. Add coconut and milk. The mixture will clump. Continue to stir until smooth. Simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.