Dulce de coco [Recipe + Video] Coconut Sweet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South American, Dominican
Dulce de coco [Recipe + Video] Coconut Sweet
Description
This recipe for Dulce de coco [Recipe + Video] Coconut Sweet uses freshly grated coconut combined with evaporated milk or full milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to create a traditional dessert with creamy, pudding-like texture. The ingredients are cooked gently over very low heat with frequent stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even thickening.
The inclusion of cinnamon sticks infuses warm, aromatic spice as the mixture reduces. The gradual cooking process, which may take up to 40 minutes, produces a dense, creamy consistency that sets as it cools. Once removed from heat, the dessert is chilled before serving, enhancing its texture and flavor.
Dulce de coco serves as a simple yet comforting sweet treat that highlights coconut's natural richness balanced by sweetened milk and aromatic cinnamon. The vanilla extract adds a subtle fragrant layer without overpowering the main ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 coconut cleaned and grated (see notes above, fresh
- 4 cup evaporated milk or 6 cups of full milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix ingredients
- Mix the all the ingredients in a pot or saucepan.
2. Cook
- Bring to a boil over very low heat. Stir regularly to avoid sticking, and keep an eye on it to prevent it from overboiling.When it reaches pudding-like consistency remove from the heat (it may take up to 40 minutes).
3. Chill and serve
- Once cooled, place in an airtight container and chill or store in the refrigerator.Serve chilled.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 410IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 469mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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