Quindim, recipe for an exquisite Brazilian dessert

Quindim is a very popular dessert in Brazil, made with eggs, coconut milk, grated coconut, and sugar. The origin of the recipe goes back to the convents of Portugal, where there is an extensive tradition in the preparation of sweets based on egg yolks. However, the tropical Brazilian climate has allowed the incorporation of coconut in the traditional conventual sweets. And in this way, numerous exquisite desserts have originated that are part of the culinary identity of Brazil. Here we bring you a very easy quindim recipe for you to make at home and enjoy this delicacy. Take a look: Brazilian Quindim Recipe Easy in the Blender This version of quindim prepared in the blender is the easiest and fastest to make. If you’ve never made this dessert or don’t have much time to dedicate to cooking, this recipe is ideal for you! With only five ingredients and in a matter of minutes, you will get an exquisite dessert to surprise the whole family. Ingredients: Eggs: 6 yolks + 3 whites Coconut milk: 200 ml Sugar: 1 + ½ cup Grated coconut: 50 gr Unsalted butter (melted or ointment): 1 tablespoon. Preparation: To start, we preheat the oven to 180 ºC and spread a conical mold (like the traditional flan mold) with a little butter. Next, we put all the ingredients in the blender glass and beat until obtaining a homogeneous cream. Next, we pour the cream into the previously greased mold, sprinkle a little sugar on top and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a double boiler for about 40 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, or until the visible part of the quindim is golden brown.We remove from the oven and wait for it to come to room temperature before letting it rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours. After this time, we can unmold the quindim and serve it. Generally, quindim is a dessert that is eaten alone, but you can serve it with a little whipped cream (type chantilly) and add grated coconut on top to decorate. An additional tip: you can make your own coconut milk to prepare this quindim recipe. All you need to do is whisk 2 cups of hot water with 1 cup of grated coconut in the blender, then strain it through a non-dairy bag, mesh, or fine cloth. It will be a highly nutritious and cheaper coconut milk than the industrial ones. Let’s do it!