Brazilian Coconut Pudding (Cocada Cremosa)
User Reviews
4.6
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Cuisine
Brazilian
Brazilian Coconut Pudding (Cocada Cremosa)
Description
Brazilian Coconut Pudding (Cocada Cremosa) is prepared by gently cooking butter, sweetened condensed milk, shredded unsweetened coconut, and coconut milk together over low heat while stirring constantly. This careful cooking allows the mixture to thicken and nearly pull away from the pan, signaling readiness. Incorporating heavy cream off the heat lightens and enriches the pudding's texture, which may initially seem loose but firms up as it cools.
The final pudding has a dense, creamy consistency with a pronounced coconut flavor and a pleasant sweetness from the condensed milk. Serving it at room temperature or chilled highlights its smoothness and balance of richness.
This dessert is reasonably straightforward to prepare and serves well in individual glasses, making it convenient for portions and presentations.
Should the pudding become too firm after refrigeration, adding a little heavy cream will loosen it to the desired consistency without diluting the flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 can 14 ounces sweet condensed milk
- 8 ounces coconut 3 cups; unsweetened; shredded or flaked
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine the butter, sweet condensed milk, coconut and coconut milk in a medium saucepan. Cook, over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and starting to release from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream and remove from heat. At this point, the coconut pudding might look like it is not set, but it will continue thickening as it cools!
- Pour into individual serving glasses.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- Stir the pudding constantly while cooking to prevent sticking and achieve even thickening.
- The pudding will continue to thicken as it cools, so expect it to firm up after removal from heat.
- If refrigerated coconut pudding becomes too thick, gently stir in more heavy cream to loosen it before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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