YouTubeQuindim (Large Version)
A classic Brazilian egg yolk and coconut dessert, prepared in a larger version known as Quindão.
Coconut Base
Ingredients
- 236.59 mlFresh finely grated coconut
- 354.88 mlSugar
- 3 tbspMelted butter
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in the microwave for 20 seconds and stir to make it uniform.
1 min - 2
In a large bowl, mix the coconut and sugar by hand, rubbing them together until it forms a moist, sandy texture.
5 min - 3
Add the melted butter and mix again. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
60 min
Egg Preparation and Assembly
Ingredients
- 15 unitEgg yolks
Directions
- 1
Separate the yolks from the whites using a sieve over a bowl. Pierce the yolks with a fork and let the liquid flow through the sieve. Pass the back of a spoon gently over the sieve to speed up the process without pressing too hard.
10 min - 2
Remove the coconut mixture from the fridge, add the sieved yolks, and mix with a silicone spatula until incorporated. Do not beat the mixture to avoid making it opaque.
5 min - 3
Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
30 min
Baking
Ingredients
- q.b.Butter (for greasing)
- 2 tbspSugar (for dusting)
- 1656.12 mlWater (for water bath)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Generously grease an 18cm diameter bundt pan with butter and dust it with sugar.
10 min - 2
Pour the mixture into the pan. Place the pan on a folded dishcloth inside a baking tray, then fill the tray with boiling water until it covers half of the mold.
5 min - 3
Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until the surface is slightly golden and dry. Test with a toothpick; it should have slight resistance.
90 min - 4
Remove from oven and let cool in the water for 30 minutes before unmolding.
30 min