Quindim Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Coconut custard.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

For Greasing

Method

Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). This ensures that the custard cooks evenly.

2

Prepare the Ramekins

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of softened butter with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Use this mixture to generously grease the insides of your ramekins. This will help the quindim to release easily after baking.

Mixing Ingredients

3

Combine the Coconut and Egg Yolks

In a large mixing bowl, combine 200g of unsweetened grated coconut with 6 large egg yolks. Mix well until the coconut is evenly distributed.

4

Add Sweetened Condensed Milk and Sugar

Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 150g of granulated sugar to the mixture. Stir until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.

5

Melt the Butter

In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat. Once melted, add the butter to the coconut mixture and stir until well combined.

Baking

6

Fill the Ramekins

Pour the coconut mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

7

Bake the Quindim

Place the filled ramekins in a baking dish. Add hot water to the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the quindim are set and the tops are lightly golden.

8

Cool and Serve

Once baked, remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. To serve, gently run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate.