Coco Quemado (Crispy Coconut)
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Cuba, Desserts |
| One 16-ounce can coconut in heavy syrup, undrained (available at | ||
| Hispanic markets ) | ||
| 1/4 | lb | Sugar |
| 1 | Stick cinnamon | |
| pn | Of salt | |
| 3 | lg | Egg yolks |
| 1 | lg | Egg |
| 3 | tb | Salted butter at room temperature |
| 1/2 | c | Slivered blanched almonds |
| Whipped cream or ice cream, optional | ||
| 1 | In a heavy, medium-size saucepan over low heat, heat the coconut |
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