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Quindim
5 from 2 votes

Quindim

Quindim is a succulent traditional Brazilian dessert originally from Portugal prepared with egg yolks, sugar and coconut.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 8 egg sieved, yolk
  • ½ cup caster sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup coconut fresh or dry, grated or shredded
For the bottom of the molds
  • 2 tablespoons butter soft
  • ⅓ cup caster sugar
Equipment
  • Muffin pan

Instructions

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  1. Place the coconut in a large bowl and pour the coconut milk on top. Mix well and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a blender, add the sugar, butter, coconut mixture and egg yolks. Mix for 2 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  4. Generously apply butter in each mold and cover the bottom and edges with sugar edges. Add a little more sugar at the bottom.
  5. Pour the mixture into the molds and let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. Cook in a water bath for 50 minutes.
  6. Allow to cool before unmolding.