Queijadinha (Brazilian Coconut Sweet")
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Queijadinha (Brazilian Coconut Sweet")
Description
Queijadinha blends sweetened condensed milk with sweetened coconut flakes and eggs, infused with pure vanilla extract for aroma. The batter is scooped into paper-lined muffin pans and baked at 350°F (180°C) until golden and set, about 13 to 20 minutes depending on size. The final texture is moist and slightly chewy on the inside with a slight crispness at edges. Unlike traditional recipes, this version omits cheese, butter, and sugar, highlighting the sweetness from condensed milk and coconut.
This dessert serves well as a snack or alongside coffee, and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Yield varies from approximately 24 mini or 8-10 standard-size queijadinhas per batch.
Store queijadinhas at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days; freezing is not recommended as it affects texture. Optionally, adding grated Parmesan cheese can balance sweetness but is not necessary.
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 egg at room temperature and passed through a strainer to remove the clear yolk membrane, yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F ( 180 C). Line a mini or standard-size muffin baking pan with paper baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until obtaining a homogeneous mixture.
- Using a cookie or ice cream scooper, fill ¾ of the paper cups with the batter. Clean off any stray drips from the baking pan with a wet paper towel.
- Bake for about 13 minutes (mini) or for 20 minutes (standard-size). Remove from the oven, let cool and enjoy! Note: It can be served warm or at room temperature. Yield: About 24 mini queijadinhas or 8-10 standard-size
Notes
- Store queijadinhas in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 2-3 days to maintain texture.
- Freezing is not recommended as it alters the consistency of the dessert.
- Traditional recipes include cheese and butter, but this version omits them, relying on sweetened condensed milk and coconut for sweetness and richness.
- Adding 1-2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese can reduce sweetness if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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