Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Quindim has roots in Portuguese convent sweets, with coconut added by African slaves in Brazil, creating a beloved dessert across the country.
On the Palate
What goes into it
How it's made
- 1
Preheat the oven and generously butter a muffin tin.
- 2
Mix sugar, coconut, and melted butter until well combined.
- 3
Add egg yolks and vanilla, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- 4
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- 5
Bake in a water bath until set and golden on top.
- 6
Cool slightly before inverting to release the quindim.
