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Quindim · golden coconut custards
Glossy little coconut custards with a rich yellow center and a delicate coconut base. A small dessert with a generous flavor.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
A water bath keeps the texture gentle.
This home version makes eight small custards in 4-oz ovenproof ramekins. Egg yolks supply the golden color; coconut settles to form a little base after unmolding. The custards need time to chill before serving.
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Quindim · golden coconut custards
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BEHIND THE DISH · Brazil
Quindim · golden coconut custardsBeyond the plate.
The bright yellow top and coconut base make quindim a striking little dessert, with richness in a modest portion.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
Yolks and coconut.
Quindim brings egg yolks, sugar, coconut, and butter together in a baked sweet. Recipes can use individual molds or a larger ring mold, which changes the baking time.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
A dessert revealed by turning.
Unmolding is part of its presentation. The glossy custard surface becomes the top, while the coconut layer forms a small base beneath it.
AT THE TABLE
Small ramekins at home.
Our version hydrates finely shredded dried coconut and bakes eight small portions in a water bath. Gentle mixing avoids excess bubbles; chilling gives the custards time to firm before serving.
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