Quindim Recipe: A Delicious Brazilian Coconut Custard Treat

By Bhavana Verma

Ingredients

10 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1 1/4 cups (250g) sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) melted butter
1 cup (100g) shredded coconut
1/4 cup (60ml) coconut milk
Butter and sugar for greasing the pan

Prepare

Set oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease ramekins with butter and dust with sugar.

Make the Batter

Whisk egg yolks and whole egg together until smooth. Add sugar, butter, and coconut. Stir well until combined.

Strain the mixture

To get a smooth texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve.

Fill Molds

Pour the mixture into the molds, filling to the rim.

Bake in a water bath

Place molds in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the tops are firm and golden.

Cool and Unmold

Once baked, remove the quindim from the molds and cool completely. Chill it in the fridge or serve at room temperature.