COCADA AL HORNO / Baked Coconut Dessert

Ingredients :

1 fresh large coconut, peeled and shredded

1 lb 2 oz ( ½ k) sugar

Juice from the coconut

5 egg yolks

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

½ cup port

1 tablespoon butter

Preparation:

Combine sugar with coconut juice and bring to a boil, stirring.Add shredded coconut and continue stirring, over medium heat, until mixture thickens and the bottom of the pan can be seen.Remove from heat and gradually add beaten egg yolks, sesame, port and butter.

Return to low heat, stir until mixture thickens and reaches the soft ball stage (238°F – 115°C) on a candy thermometer. If a thermometer is not available, drop a teaspoon of the mixture in cold water. If a soft ball forms between the fingers, it is ready.Transfer mixture to an ovenproof serving dish and bake at 400°F (200°C) until the surface is lightly golden. 6 servings

6 servings

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