Dessert
Cocada Amarela

Cocada Amarela

Angola

50Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A golden Angolan coconut pudding of Portuguese heritage, grated coconut simmered in sugar syrup and enriched with egg yolks until thick and glossy.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Serving dishes
Ingredients
Grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)2 cups
Sugar1½ cups
Water1 cup
Egg yolks6
Cloves3
Cinnamon stick1
Ground cinnamon (to finish)for dusting

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