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Quindim (coconut egg custard)

Glossy golden Brazilian custards of egg yolks, sugar and coconut with a chewy coconut base.

Time
75min
Steps
5
Quindim (coconut egg custard), photographed from above

Ingredients

12 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk and egg.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Heat oven to 180°C (350°F); butter a 12-cup muffin tin and coat with sugar.

    2. 2

      Strain yolks through a fine sieve and gently whisk in sugar, butter and coconut milk without making foam.

    3. 3

      Stir in coconut and rest 15 minutes.

    4. 4

      Fill the cups, set in a water bath and bake until set and glossy, 35–40 minutes.

    5. 5

      Cool, chill and invert to unmold.

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