Serves 4-5
Cocada Angolana is an intensely sweet dessert. Make sure to add plenty of cinnamon; the warm spice rounds out the flavor.
Ingredients:
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
4 whole cloves
4 cups grated coconut
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1-2 Tbsp cinnamon
Method:
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.
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve chilled.
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 |
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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.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 cups shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1-2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Servings: People
Units:
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.
