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    Published: Aug 22, 2013 · Modified: Dec 1, 2018 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 36 Comments

    Cocada Cremosa de Banana (Banana-Coconut Pudding)

    Gluten Free

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    It has been a long time since I had the pleasure of devouring one of my favorite Brazilian desserts-- but we'll have to wait no longer...  Cocada Cremosa de Banana or Banana-Coconut Pudding is the recipe that I am sharing with you today. This is a tropical, gluten-free treat that is just to die for!!!! This recipe is also an excellent way to put to good use any bananas that might be getting soft, and an effortless way to entertain guests. What could be better than that?!

    For those who are not familiar with cocada, I would describe it as a classic sweet or dessert very typical of the Northeast region of Brazil. According to the traditional recipe, cocada is made mainly from coconut, sugar, and water. However, that recipe has gone through many variations over time. Other ingredients have been added and/or substituted to such a point that nowadays all sorts of different flavors and textures of cocada are available.

    As for flavors, there is a black cocada (made from brown sugar and burned coconut), yellow cocada (made from coconut, egg yolks, sugar, and either water, milk, or coconut milk), white cocada (the traditional one),  condensed milk cocada (made from condensed milk, sugar, and coconut), and fruit cocada (flavored with any fruit of one's choosing e.g. banana, passion fruit, guava, etc). Recently, I have also seen nuts, such as toasted chopped cashew nuts or peanuts, being added to cocada recipes.

    Regarding textures, there are basically three types: cocada de corte (the traditional texture-- either a slighty chewy or crisp dessert bar), cocada de forno (baked in the oven),  and cocada cremosa, de copo ou mole (which has a pudding-like, creamy texture).

    Our recipe today is of the last type and is on the modern side, both flavorwise and texturewise. I do hope you enjoy this cocada cremosa de banana as much as I did.

    xx

    Banana-Coconut Pudding (Cocada Cremosa de Banana) -- A tropical, gluten-free treat that is to die for!

    Three glasses filled with banana coconut pudding and topped with whipped cream
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    Cocada Cremosa de Banana (Banana-Coconut Pudding) -- A tropical treat to die for!

    A tropical, delicious, gluten-free pudding (cocada cremosa), perfect for easy entertainment.
    Prep Time 7 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 22 minutes
    Servings 2 (8 oz) cups
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14oz or 396 g
    • 2 measures brown sugar use the empty condensed milk can as measurement
    • 7 ounces dehydrated or unsweetened coconut flakes 200 g
    • 5 medium ripe bananas mashed
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients, except the vanilla and heavy cream, into a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture has thickened (approximately 15 minutes). Stir in both the vanilla and heavy cream. Pour mixture into small glasses and decorate as desired. The cocada cremosa (pudding) can be served warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. Because this is a very sweet treat, I serve it in small glasses.

    Recipe Notes

    Storage: This cocada cremosa can be kept into a well sealed glass or plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If necessary, stir in a bit of heavy cream to soften.

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    Banana-Coconut Pudding (Cocada Cremosa de Banana) -- A tropical, gluten-free treat that is to die for!

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    1. Ash-foodfashionparty says

      August 22, 2013 at 3:14 pm

      Intrigued by the sound of black cocada..would love to know how that tastes like. But first, your condensed milk dessert is beautiful and sounds toooo yummy. I can almost taste the flavors...must be so yummy.
      Never heard of cocada..thanks again for another nice intro to a dessert.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 22, 2013 at 6:01 pm

        Thank you, Ash!

        Reply
    2. Liz says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:18 pm

      I love seeing these traditional Brazilian desserts! This one looks amazing, Denise!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 22, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Oh, Liz! Thank you so much. I am so happy that you have enjoyed this dessert.

        Reply
    3. Coffee and Crumpets says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Looks like a very sweet and rich pudding! Looks really good! Learned another new dessert!

      Nazneen

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 22, 2013 at 8:51 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Nazneen! Yes, it is quite sweet...One of my favs.

        Reply
    4. Deb says

      August 23, 2013 at 11:10 am

      I am always searching for new recipes that use up those over ripe bananas that seem to always appear!
      The pairing of sweet banana and coconut is a scrumptious dessert and a great way to savor those extra bananas!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 7:40 am

        Thanks so much, Deb! I hope you can try this dessert and enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. Juliana says

      August 23, 2013 at 11:32 am

      I never had cocada with banana...sounds very tropical...and creamy with banana...yum!
      Tenha um otimo final de semana Denise 😀

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 7:41 am

        This is your chance, Juliana! I think you'd enjoy it.

        Reply
    6. Amy Tong says

      August 23, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      Your Banana-Coconut Pudding is so pretty it is the perfect dessert to a sweet ending to any meal. 🙂 And yes, whip cream on top for me please. I love tropical flavors.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 7:42 am

        I am with you, Amy!

        Reply
    7. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      August 23, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      Can't go wrong with the exotic flavors here, Denise. So yum!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 7:44 am

        Since you are used to tropical flavors, I think you'd love it, Kiran!

        Reply
    8. cquek says

      August 24, 2013 at 7:49 am

      looks irresistible!!!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 7:44 am

        Thanks, cquek!

        Reply
    9. Raymund says

      August 25, 2013 at 3:34 am

      This is something we would definitely enjoy, simple but looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 7:12 am

        Thanks, Raymund! I am sure that those who are from tropical countries would enjoy this dessert.

        Reply
    10. Daniela says

      August 25, 2013 at 9:20 am

      This looks absolutely irresistible, Denise! The combination of banana and coconut is a match made in heaven!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 25, 2013 at 1:16 pm

        Thanks, Daniela! I agree with you...

        Reply
    11. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

      August 26, 2013 at 7:48 am

      I could just dive head first into this pudding! Ahhhhh so yummmmmm!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 26, 2013 at 8:06 am

        I wish you'd live nearby, Shashi! I'd have shared it with you but you can make it as well. It's gluten-free!

        Reply
    12. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      August 26, 2013 at 5:55 pm

      Maybe the equivalent of our rice pudding? Only better!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 26, 2013 at 7:26 pm

        Thanks, Abbe! It is similar in texture but not in flavor.

        Reply
    13. A Taste of Brazil says

      August 26, 2013 at 6:34 pm

      This is such a delicious recipe. Any chance I get to have it I go for it. Thanks for this recipe, I will definitely be making this soon.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 26, 2013 at 7:28 pm

        I hope you enjoy our cocada cremosa. It disappeared quite fast. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Wizzy says

      August 27, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Oh wow! I am all over this. I love that Brazilian cooking uses ingredients I am familiar with in ways that are new to me.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 27, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        Thanks, Wizzy! I say the same to Caribbean cuisine.

        Reply
    15. The Café Sucre Farine says

      August 28, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      So very pretty and enticing Denise, and so different than our Southern Banana Pudding.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 29, 2013 at 12:19 am

        Thanks, Chris!

        Reply
    16. Nilu A says

      August 29, 2013 at 5:26 am

      I loved this recipe.. Rich and creamy pudding for sure.. Do visit my blog.. http://web.archive.org/web/20160112090435/http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        August 29, 2013 at 6:52 am

        Thanks, Nilu! I'll stop by for sure.

        Reply
    17. Sugar et al says

      September 02, 2013 at 6:55 am

      I can't wait to make this. Everything about this pudding is so luscious and gorgeous. I am having a few ripe bananas at the moment and I know what to do with them. Spices and sweet make such a irresistable combination!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        September 02, 2013 at 9:02 am

        It is delicious and truly a great way to get rid of soft bananas.

        Reply
    18. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

      September 03, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      Gorgeous photos! Drooling over here. Banana + coconut in pudding form, how much more perfect can this be?! Love! Followed you on Bloglovin! Love your blog, very creative recipes here.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        September 03, 2013 at 9:49 pm

        Kammie:
        Thanks so much for both your nice comment and following me on Bloglovin!!!

        Reply

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