Author Notes
Quindim (pronounced keen-DEEN). Is a popular Brazilian baked dessert made from sugar, eggs and coconut. This baked Brazilian dessert has a creamy coconut set custard, similar to flan. It's delicious!! —BrazilianFlairintheUSA
Ingredients
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10
large egg yolks, at room temperature
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3.6 ounces
shredded coconut
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200ml milliliters
coconut milk
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3/4 cup
sugar
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1/2 piece
vanilla bean
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dash pinches
salt
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butter
for the mold
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sugar
for the mold
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350F).
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In a bowl add the coconut milk into the shredded coconut to hydrate for 15 minutes.
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In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together using spatula.
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Tip the egg mixture into the baking pan.
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Place baking dish into a large tray filled approximately half way up with warm water -“water bath”.
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Move tray and baking dish to the oven and bake, cover it with foil , until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean – approximately 1:30 hours.
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Remove from oven and allow to come to a room temperature before turning out.
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Serve cold.
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