Brazilian Quindim Cake

Name: Brazilian Quindim Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Softened butter; Granulated sugar

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

6 large egg yolks

at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

fine

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

lightly toasted

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

melted

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

pure

For the Baking Mold

Softened butter

for greasing

Granulated sugar

for dusting

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.

Baking: 50 minutes; Cooling: 30 minutes. Water Bath: Gentle simmer; Baking: Moderate oven heat (350°F).

Plating & Serving