Angolan Coconut Dessert (Cocada Angolana) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water
2 cups sugar
4 whole cloves
4 cups grated coconut
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 -2 tablespoon cinnamon

Preparation

In a large pot over medium heat, cook water sugar, and cloves. Stir until dissolved. Heat until mixture reaches soft-ball stage on a candy thermometer (about 240F).
Using a spoon carefully discard cloves.
Add coconut and milk. The mixture will clump. Continue to stir until smooth. Simmer for a few minutes.
Spoon into serving dishes and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve chilled.