Cocada Amarela (Angolan Coconut and Egg Dessert)

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated fresh coconut
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. 2Add the grated coconut to the syrup and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, for about 10 minutes until softened.
3. 3Whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl until smooth.
4. 4Temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking in a few spoonfuls of the hot coconut mixture, then stir the tempered yolks back into the pan.
5. 5Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a soft, custardy paste, about 8 to 10 minutes; do not let it boil hard.
6. 6Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
7. 7Spread the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
8. 8Let cool to room temperature, then chill before serving in small portions.

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