Brazilian Quindim Cake
A traditional Brazilian dessert with a coconut twist
Quindim is a luscious and glossy Brazilian dessert made of eggs, sugar, and coconut, offering a velvety texture and sweet, nutty flavor.
- 1 h 30 min
- 8
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Quindim Base
For the Baking Mold
Preparation
Preparing the Quindim Base
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Whisk yolks and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
Using a fine mesh to sift the yolks helps achieve a silkier texture.
Combine remaining ingredients
Incorporate the toasted coconut flakes, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Avoid over-mixing, as it can introduce air bubbles into the mixture.
Preparing the Baking Mold
Grease the pan
Generously grease the inside of a fluted tart pan with softened butter.
Dust with sugar
Dust the greased pan with granulated sugar, ensuring even coverage.
Pour the mixture
Pour the Quindim mixture into the prepared pan.
Cooking Process
Baking Process
Place the tart pan in a water bath and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes until the surface is glossy and set, with a slight jiggle in the center.
Plating & Serving
Brazilian Quindim Cake
Brazilian Quindim Cake
Plating & Serving
Gently invert the cooled Quindim onto a serving plate, revealing its glossy top, and slice into wedges for serving.