Creamy Brazilian Coconut Pudding Recipe
Creamy Brazilian Coconut Pudding, also known as ‘Cocada Cremosa,’ is a luscious and rich dessert blending shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk, butter, coconut milk, and heavy cream. This comforting pudding is cooked gently on the stovetop until thick and creamy, then chilled to develop a satisfyingly firm texture, making it a perfect sweet treat from Brazil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 small servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 cups (8 ounces) flaked or shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium pan, add the sweetened condensed milk, butter, unsweetened shredded coconut, and coconut milk. This combination forms the base of the pudding.
- Cook Mixture: Place the pan over low heat and stir continuously. Cook slowly until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan, indicating it has reached the right consistency. This stage usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Add Heavy Cream: Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the heavy cream thoroughly. Although the pudding may seem a bit runny at this point, it will firm up as it cools.
- Portion and Chill: Spoon the pudding into small serving cups. Let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating if you prefer it cold, or serve immediately as a creamy dessert.
Notes
- ‘Cocada Cremosa’ is a traditional Brazilian coconut dessert that becomes thicker and more set after cooling in the fridge.
- Continuous stirring during cooking is crucial to prevent burning and ensure even thickening.
- Use unsweetened coconut to balance the sweetness from the condensed milk effectively.
- For a vegan alternative, consider substituting condensed milk with a plant-based sweetened condensed milk and using vegan butter and cream.
Keywords: Brazilian dessert, coconut pudding, cocada cremosa, creamy coconut dessert, sweetened condensed milk dessert, stovetop pudding
