Cocada de Tabuleiro is a delicious traditional Brazilian dessert made primarily from shredded coconut and sugar.
Cocada de Tabuleiro is a traditional Brazilian dessert that originates from the northeastern region of the country. It is a delicious sweet treat made primarily from shredded coconut and sugar. The name “cocada” comes from the Portuguese word “coco,” which means coconut.
Cocada de Tabuleiro has a rich, sweet, and creamy flavor with a chewy and slightly sticky texture. It is a popular dessert in Brazil, especially during festivities and celebrations. It can be enjoyed on its own as a sweet treat or paired with coffee or tea. 
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If you can’t get to any of the locations, try this delicious recipe at home for the ultimate Fogo de Chao experience of the Cocada de Tabuleiro dessert.
Cocada de Tabuleiro
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 individual portions 1x
Description
Cocada de Tabuleiro is a delicious traditional Brazilian dessert made primarily from shredded coconut and sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 spoonful of butter
- 0.5 cups of coconut milk
- 8.5 cups of condensed milk
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups of grated coconut
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a blender until it becomes homogeneous. Transfer to individual round baking pans.
- Bake in the oven at 150 degrees for half an hour. Remove.
- Plate up while is still warm and serve with a scoop of ice cream to top the cocada.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Are the measurements accurate? Is that Litres? And kilograms? Seems like a lot.