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THE creamy quindim It is a traditional Brazilian dessert, known for its creamy texture and intense coconut flavor.
Originating from Portuguese cuisine, it has become an iconic sweet in Brazil. There are several ways to prepare this delicacy, each with its own particularities and specific techniques.
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We will present some different ways of making quindim, detailing five stages for each one.
This way, you can choose the recipe you like the most and try it out in your kitchen.
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Traditional Quindim
To start, you need to know the recipe for traditional creamy quindim. The ingredients are: Eggs, Sugar, Grated Coconut, Butter, and Vanilla Essence.
First, gather all the ingredients. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Make sure the shredded coconut is fresh. Melt the butter.
Next. In a large bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the shredded coconut and melted butter.
Then, add the vanilla essence to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients. The dough should be smooth.
Then, grease individual molds with butter and sprinkle with sugar. This makes it easier to unmold the quindim after it is baked.
Finally, preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the molds in a bain-marie. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. The quindim should be golden and firm.
Condensed Milk Quindim
But, you can also add condensed milk to your creamy quindim recipe.
Ingredients: Eggs, Condensed milk, Grated coconut, Butter, and Vanilla essence.
First, gather all the ingredients. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Make sure the shredded coconut is fresh. Melt the butter.
Then, mix the egg yolks with the condensed milk in a large bowl. Stir well until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Add the shredded coconut and melted butter. Add the vanilla essence to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Then, grease individual molds with butter and sprinkle with sugar. This makes it easier to unmold the quindim after it is baked.
Finally, preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the molds in a bain-marie. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. The quindim should be golden and firm.
Chocolate Quindim
Who wouldn’t bet on a creamy quindim recipe that adds chocolate?
So, here are the ingredients: Eggs, Sugar, Grated Coconut, Butter, and Chocolate Powder.
First, gather all the ingredients. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Make sure the shredded coconut is fresh. Melt the butter.
Next, mix the egg yolks with the sugar in a large bowl. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add the shredded coconut, cocoa powder and melted butter.
After that, add the cocoa powder to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients. The dough should be homogeneous.
Then, grease individual molds with butter and sprinkle with sugar. This makes it easier to unmold the quindim after it is baked.
Finally, preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the molds in a bain-marie. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. The quindim should be golden and firm.
Sicilian Lemon Quindim
If you want a citrus version, Sicilian lemon quindim is an excellent option. Note down the ingredients:
Eggs, Sugar, Grated Coconut, Butter, Sicilian Lemon Zest, Sicilian Lemon Juice, and Vanilla Essence.
First, gather all the ingredients. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Make sure the shredded coconut is fresh. Melt the butter.
Next, in a large bowl, mix the egg yolks with the sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add the grated coconut, melted butter, lemon zest and lemon juice.
After that, add the vanilla essence to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients. The dough should be homogeneous.
Then, grease individual molds with butter and sprinkle with sugar. This will make it easier to unmold the quindim after it is baked.
Finally, preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the molds in a bain-marie. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the quindim is golden and firm.
Vegan Quindim
For those who prefer a vegan dessert, we also have a tip on how to make this delicious creamy quindim.
Ingredients: Coconut milk, Sugar, Grated coconut, Cornstarch, and Vanilla essence.
First, gather all the ingredients. Make sure the shredded coconut is fresh. Dissolve the cornstarch in the coconut milk.
Next, combine the coconut milk and sugar in a large bowl. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add the shredded coconut and dissolved cornstarch.
After that, add the vanilla essence to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients. The dough should be homogeneous.
Then, grease individual molds with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sugar. This makes it easier to unmold the quindim after it is baked.
Finally, preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the molds in a bain-marie. Bake for approximately 40 minutes. The quindim should be golden and firm.
Conclusion
Quindim is a versatile and delicious dessert, which can be adapted to different tastes and dietary restrictions.
The recipes presented show the diversity in the preparation of this sweet, ensuring options for everyone.
Regardless of the version chosen, the result will always be a tasty and irresistible quindim.
Enjoy and try each of these variations, delighting your friends and family with these delights.
We encourage you to try each of our recommendations! You won't regret it.