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Canjica
Rio Grande do Sul — Mother recipe · en it
Canjica is a traditional sweet from Rio Grande do Sul, made with milk, sugar, and cornstarch.
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⏱️ 30 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 1 liter of milk
- 200 grams of cornstarch
- 200 grams of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla powder
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 250 grams of coconut flakes
- 100 grams of coconut cream
- 100 grams of almond flour
- 100 grams of sour cream
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
Method
- In a pot, bring the milk to a boil with the sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of warm milk to avoid lumps.
- Add the warm cornstarch to the boiling milk and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue stirring until it is thick and creamy.
- Layer the milk-cornstarch mixture and coconut flakes in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with coconut cream and almond flour.
- Finally, pour the warm canjica over the layers.
- Let it cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
The story
Canjica is a traditional sweet from Rio Grande do Sul, widely enjoyed across the region and loved by all generations. Its recipe has been passed down through generations, with various preparation methods reflecting the regional culinary identity.
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