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Without a doubt, one of the most traditional and typical sweets in Brazilian cuisine is cocada. The recipe is part of the country's history to this day, and will probably continue to be so for a long time. In addition, the delicacy can be made in many ways, each more delicious than the last. For example, this delicious creamy coconut recipe.
Therefore, it is worth highlighting that you will hardly find anyone who doesn't like this recipe. Not to mention that this is the kind of sweet that reminds you of childhood and grandma's house. Furthermore, the recipe is made with simple and easy-to-find ingredients. Therefore, as the ingredients are easy to find, the sweet is also prepared quickly.
Therefore, the recipe taught below is completely natural and does not contain preservatives. So, after preparing it, the cocada will last about 5 days if it is well preserved. It's best to store any leftovers in plastic wrap or a well-sealed glass jar. Furthermore, freezing is not ideal, as the coconut will lose its creaminess. So, don't wait too long and see below how to make an incredible creamy coconut.
First of all, start by peeling and grating the coconuts, then in a pan add the sugar over low heat to melt, without stirring or adding water. Wait for the sugar to turn golden, lighter or darker, depending on how you want the coconut to be. Also, for the sugar to melt evenly, turn the pan from one side to the other, without stirring so that it does not crystallize.
Then, place the coconut in the melted sugar and mix well until dissolved. In this way, add water, condensed milk and milk, now stir until it comes away from the bottom of the pan. Furthermore, to know the ideal point where the cocada should be for cutting, compare it to the same point as the brigadeiro, this is the most effective way. Now, when it is at the correct point, pour it onto a flat, smooth and clean place, greased with butter.
Then, spread it well and wait for it to cool, then put it in the fridge until it is very firm. However, for your coconut to stay firm, the ideal is to leave it in a dry and cool place. Then, when it is cold and firm, start cutting the coconuts according to the size you think is best. But, it is important to remember that even though it is a cut coconut, its consistency is creamy. Finally, your cocada will be ready to be served and enjoyed.
Now, it is important to remember that in addition to being a delicious sweet, cocada also carries immense cultural baggage. However, it is not known exactly when it began to be consumed in Brazil. However, what is known is that it is linked to the times of colonization. Therefore, it is believed that slaves brought the delicacy to Brazil.
So, as already seen here, the basic ingredients are sugar, coconut and water, but you can increase it however you want. Well, currently there are different flavors you can make cocada with, but always with the same base.
So, although in the beginning it was made only with brown sugar, over time it started to be made with crystal sugar and resulted in the mixture we know today. So, if you liked this delicious creamy coconut recipe, visit our “Recipes” category and learn how to make other delicacies like this.
