RCI-BR.004.0029.001
Bienmesabe
This popular and tasty dessert makes 10 portions.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- coconuts8 unit
- (120g) of sugar1/2 cup
- egg yolks9 unit
- cakes (biscochuelo) cut in 1/2in slices3 or 4 pound
- of moscatel wine1 bottle
- powdered cinnamon1 unit
Method
1
Grate the coconuts. Separate the coconut from the milk of the coconut. Combine the coconut (reserve the milk) with the sugar. Cook until a thick syrup is made. Remove from heat and to allow to rest.
2
Beat the yolks with a little bit the coconut milk, add this to the syrup. Mix well, return to the heat. Stir constantly until it thickens well. Idea is to obtain a rather thick, very coconutty, coconut cream.
3
In a glass dish, layer the coconut crème and the pound cake slices soaked in the wine. Continue alternating biscochuelo layers with the coconut cream. Sprinkle the top generously with cinnamon.