Cocada Amarela

Description
Yellow coconut pudding that originated in Mozambique and serves eight (8). Again, the influence of the coconut farms of Mozambique are in evidence here.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups sugar
 * 4 whole cloves
 * 12 egg yolks
 * 6 cups water
 * 4 cups grated coconut
 * ground cinnamon

Directions

 * 1) Combine the sugar, cloves and water in a 4 to 5 quart saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to a boil.
 * 3) Continue boiling and stir constantly until syrup reaches 230°F on a candy thermometer.
 * 4) Reduce heat to low, take out cloves and add coconut.
 * 5) Mix thoroughly and cook 10 minutes on low heat.
 * 6) Take off heat.
 * 7) In a deep bowl, place 12 egg yolks.
 * 8) Beat them with an electric mixer for one minute.
 * 9) Stir in 1 cup of sugar, coconut mixture and then pour yolks into saucepan with rest of syrup.
 * 10) Cook at medium heat 10 minutes.
 * 11) Pour in 1-inch deep platter or individual dessert dishes.
 * 12) Sprinkle with cinnamon and refrigerate for 2 hours.