- Cuisine: Traditional
- Course: Lunch
- Skill Level: Moderate
- Servings :8-10
- Prep Time :5m
- Cook Time :25m
- Ready In :60m
Dous Makos is a type of vanilla fudge originating from Petit-Goave, Haiti. The candy typically contains 3 signature stripes a light colored vanilla layer, a chocolate layer, and a red layer made using food coloring. The candy was created by Fernand Macos in 1939 who many deem to be Haiti’s version of the Hershey family. Getting this recipe right is all about timing. Here is our version of the signature candy.
Haitian Mac Au Gratin
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of sugar
- 1/2 Cups of Whole Milk
- 1 Can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 8 Tbs of butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp of Anise star extract
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- Red Food Coloring (Optional red layer)
- 1/4 tsp of cocoa powder (Optional Dark brown layer)
- wax paper
- mini loaf pans
Download Deep Freeze for Mac. Our Mac reboot restore software helps protect your Mac OS configuration. Endpoint protection with an instant reboot. Start your 30 Day Free Trial. Mac OS Big Sur (v.11) -compatible version of FlowSync is now available for Mac users. For most users the update is offered to you when you open FlowSync. See the details from here. Release date: March 11th, 2021 Version number: 4.0.6 Enhancements/fixes: Big Sur compatibility added Bug fixes. Haiti Sweets Dous Macoss or Makos. Top Travel Stories; Haiti; 2009-11-24 04:34:33. Photos of a sweet candy sold in Haiti. One of the many reasons I stopped in Petit-Goave for three nights was to find Dous Macoss. I never found them, even though the Lonely Planet guidebook said they sold them in every shop, I must have had my blinders on.
Method
Step 1
In a 3 quart non-stick pot, add all ingredients (except food coloring and cocoa power) and cook on medium heat until sugar dissolves while constantly stirring.
Step 2
Once sugar dissolves, raise heat to high and continue stirring for 20 - 25 min or until mix has a lava consistency. If you have a candy thermometer it will be around 115 °C.
Step 3
Remove the pot off the heat and continue stirring for another 10-15 min. The mix will start to lose its shinny color as it cools.
Step 4
OPTIONAL - If you want to make the signature stripes, take half the mix and separate the half into 2 containers. Add 2 drops of food coloring in the first and a 1/4 tsp of coca powder in the second. Mix the thoroughly.
Step 5
Place wax paper in the mini loaf pans and fill it with the mix.
Step 6
Allow the mix to cool and harden for about an hour.
Step 7
Remove the mix from the pan and slice vertically.
Step 8
Store in a cool place.
Suggested Dous Makos Products
Average Member Rating
(4 / 5)
Haiti Mass
43 people rated this recipe
Haitian Mac And Cheese With Ground Beef
31,428
Related Recipes:
Fresco (Shaved Ice)
Labouyi Bannann (Plantain Porridge)
Haitian Bread (Pain)
Haitian Ginger Tea (Te Jenjanm)
Haitian Peanut Butter (Mamba)
Recipe Comments
Haiti Maison A Vendre
How to make Dous Makos Video please and,thank you!
Wow this recipe is great. If you follow the recipe as is you will get excellent results. I made this twice already in a loaf pan and both times it came out good. Next time I will make it in a larger pan to get the red and brown lines more define.
My food day in school is coming up this is perfect.
I could not for the life of me get mine to set. It was super frustrating. I tried the recipe twice, to a t, and neither time would it set :/ Any ideas on why?
Did you put it in the fridge after For at least 30m
Mwen te fè li, men li twò dous. Mwen renmen li se pi plis krèm.
I recently discovered the Haitian fudge while I went to a Haitian bakery with a friend I bought some for myself and my family. My children and I loved it and I find myself going back there often to get some more fudge now that I discover your recipe I’m going to try making it I hope I’m successful thank you for sharing your recipe. I’m thankful for everyone who’ve shared their recipe for Haitian food which is how I’ve been able to make food from my mom homelands she’s not here to teach me thank you again.
hello, I am a student and I’m using this for my french project. The fudge was so good! I recommend you make this as soon as possible