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Quindim de Coco

Cultural Context

Quindim de Coco is a traditional Brazilian dessert with roots in Portuguese cuisine, often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations. Its rich, sweet flavor and vibrant yellow color make it a favorite at parties and family gatherings. Today, variations can be found across Brazil, showcasing the country's love for coconut and desserts that evoke nostalgia.

BrazilianBRdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
8 egg yolks
3/4 cups shredded coconut
2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon granulated sugar for greasing

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat alternative.

1

Start by making the syrup with 3/4 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a medium-sized saucepan.

2

Stir the sugar and water together and place on low to medium heat until it comes to a boil, then turn off the heat and set aside to cool.

3

Grease the forms with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and coat with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar using a pastry brush.

4

Strain the 8 egg yolks into a medium-sized bowl using a strainer and spatula.

5

Add 3/4 cups of shredded coconut and 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter to the egg yolks and mix to combine.

6

Pour the cooled sugar syrup into the egg mixture and mix until well combined.

7

Fill the greased forms with the mixture until they are 3/4 full.

8

Prepare a water bath by placing the filled forms into a deep pan and pouring in 4 cups of boiling water until it covers the forms halfway.

9

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

10

Let the kading cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to cupcake liners by pressing the edges of the forms.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

medium-sized saucepanpastry brushstrainermedium-sized bowldeep panovencupcake liners

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

QuindimCoconut Flan

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