Dominican baked coconut dessert | dulce de coco al horno| Stress Free Mommies

fresh coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: canned coconut

Canned coconut is more accessible and often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative for binding.

Add 2 whole eggs to a bowl and whisk with a fork.

Add 2 bags of sweet and shredded coconut to the eggs and mix.

Add 4 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, a pinch of salt, and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Add 1 can of evaporated milk and mix until well incorporated.

Add 1 can of coconut milk and mix very well.

Pour the entire mixture into a baking pan.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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