1 1/2 cups of milk
3 cups of sugar
1 tablespoon of butter
6 egg yolks
5 cups of shredded fresh coconut
1 1/2 cups of milk
3 cups of sugar
1 tablespoon of butter
6 egg yolks
5 cups of shredded fresh coconut
Combine the milk, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture reaches a boil
Remove from heat and let cool
Add the beaten eggs and shredded coconut
Return to low heat, whisking constantly, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent burning
Cook until it thickens slightly, then remove from heat
Let it cool completely
Add vanilla extract
Grease your hands with a little butter and shape into balls
If your hands become sticky, wash them off and grease again to ensure smooth balls
Let rest for an hour and roll in granulated sugar or shredded coconut
Place in paper molds
Bake at 180 degrees for 80 cakes