- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“Coconut Delight with Prunes is a creamy, refreshing dessert, perfect for sweetening hot days. It is easy to prepare and has a unique flavor that combines the sweetness of coconut with the juiciness of prunes.”
What you need to know
- A mistura de leite de coco e leite integral cria um sabor único e cremoso
- O amido de milho ajuda a engrossar a mistura, mantendo-a firme
- As ameixas secas adicionam uma textura crocante e um toque de doçura
Ingredients
Main
- 1 liter coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of dried plums
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
Principal
- In a pot, mix the coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and whole milk.
- Bring to medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil and thicken.
- Add the vanilla essence and the pinch of salt, mixing well.
- Pour the mixture into a flan mold and let it cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare the plum sauce: in another pot, cook the prunes with the water for about 10 minutes.
- After the blancmange cools, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Unmold the coconut pudding onto a plate and drizzle with the plum syrup.
- Sirva gelado e aproveite!
Chef's tips
- Mexa sempre que estiver cozinhando para evitar grumos
- Deixe o manjar esfriar antes de colocar na geladeira para evitar umidade
- Use ameixas secas de boa qualidade para obter o melhor sabor
Variations
- Adicione canela em pó para um toque adicional de sabor
- Use amêndoas torradas em vez das ameixas para uma textura diferente
- Misture um pouco de chocolate em pó no leite de coco para um sabor mais rico
Substitutions
- Você pode substituir a essência de baunilha por essência de cravo
- O leite de coco pode ser substituído por leite condensado para um doce mais denso
- As ameixas secas podem ser trocadas por ameixas pasas
How to store
Keep the coconut pudding with prunes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain the texture, serve soon after preparation.
Can it be frozen?
We do not recommend freezing this recipe, as it may deteriorate the texture of the manjar.
What to serve with
Serve the manjar with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with black tea to complement the flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Do dried plums need to be hydrated before use?
No, the dried plums are already ready to be used in the recipe.
Can the manjar be prepared the night before?
Yes, it can be prepared the night before and served chilled the next day.
Can I use light coconut milk?
Yes, you can use light coconut milk to reduce the calories of the recipe.
What is the best temperature to serve the coconut manjar with plum?
The manjar should be served cold to maintain the creamy texture and refreshing flavor.
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