Quindim
A classic and delicious delicacy made with egg yolks, sugar, and shredded coconut.
Grease a <quantity>20<unit>cm</unit></quantity> diameter baking pan with melted butter
Dust with enough caster sugar to coat all the sides of the pan. Remove the excess sugar
Add <quantity>400<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg yolks and <quantity>550<unit>g</unit></quantity> of caster sugar to a large bowl. Whisk until well combined and pale-yellow
Add <quantity>115<unit>g</unit></quantity> of melted butter and whisk to combine
Add <quantity>160<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of coconut milk and whisk to combine
Add <quantity>135<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unsweetened shreded coconut
Preheat the oven to <temperature>110<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Transfer the yolk mixture to the greased pan
Cover the pan with aluminum foil
Fill a large pan with <quantity>1<unit>in</unit></quantity> of water. Carefully place the baking pan with the egg yolk mixture inside
Bake for 1h. The quindim will be fully baked when the batter beneath the coconut layer offers a slight resistance when pierced with a toothpick. Let it cool down completely
Turn the pan onto a plate to unmold the quindim. If needed, run a knife around the mold to ensure it's loose. The quindim is ready
Pair it with a nice cup of coffee and enjoy!
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