Cocada Amarela

== Description ==
Yellow coconut pudding that originated in Mozambique and serves eight (8). Again, the influence of the coconut farms of Mozambique are in evidence here.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups sugar
* 4 whole cloves
* 12 egg yolks
* 6 cups water
* 4 cups grated coconut
* ground cinnamon
== Directions ==
# Combine the sugar, cloves and water in a 4 to 5 quart saucepan.
# Bring to a boil.
# Continue boiling and stir constantly until syrup reaches 230°F on a candy thermometer.
# Reduce heat to low, take out cloves and add coconut.
# Mix thoroughly and cook 10 minutes on low heat.
# Take off heat.
# In a deep bowl, place 12 egg yolks.
# Beat them with an electric mixer for one minute.
# Stir in 1 cup of sugar, coconut mixture and then pour yolks into saucepan with rest of syrup.
# Cook at medium heat 10 minutes.
# Pour in 1-inch deep platter or individual dessert dishes.
# Sprinkle with cinnamon and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Category:Mozambican Desserts
Category:Angolan Desserts
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes