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Quindim, a Brazilian dessert made with coconut

Quindim, a Brazilian coconut dessert

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A Brazilian dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, and shredded coconut, baked in a water bath and then unmolded while still very cold. It is golden and crea…

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Recipe from Brunodesacacias, Suaiden, FrankyLeRoutier and 3 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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The quindim originated in the northeastern region of Brazil. Its dense texture and golden color are a result of the slow cooking of the egg yolks.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time55 min
  • Resting3 hr
  • Total4 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCooking in a water bath
  • Estimated cost$5.43 $0.68 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.34
  • $0.76
  • $4.19
  • $0.14

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Separate the yolks from the whites, then sift the yolks to remove any excess white. ≈ 2 min
  2. Combine the yolks with the sugar and butter until you have a smooth mixture. ≈ 4 min
  3. Soak the coconut in warm water to rehydrate it.
  4. Drain the liquid, then add it to the mixture. ≈ 2 min
  5. Bake in a water bath, covered with a sheet of aluminum foil, for approximately 50 minutes at 230 °C.
  6. Remove the aluminum foil and cook for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Let it cool completely, then refrigerate.
  8. Carefully remove the quiche once it has completely cooled. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Quindim, a Brazilian coconut dessert

  • 300 g of sugar$0.34
  • 100 g of shredded coconut$0.76
  • 12 egg yolks$4.19
  • 1 tablespoon of butter$0.14

Total$5.43

that's $0.68 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of sugar
  • 100 g of shredded coconut
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon of butter

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