Queijadinha is a traditional Brazilian sweet, made with grated coconut, cheese and eggs. It is a creamy and tasty sweet, with a crunchy crust.
Queijadinha
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesQueijadinha originates from Portugal, but was adapted to the Brazilian palate with the inclusion of grated coconut.
The sweet is popular throughout Brazil, and is served as a dessert or snack.
Ingredients
2 cups of grated coconut (tea)
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup (tea) of water
1 can of condensed milk
50 grams of grated parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a bowl, mix the grated coconut and water.
Reserve. - In another bowl, beat the eggs and condensed milk until smooth.
- Add the reserved grated coconut and mix well.
- Lastly, add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix gently.
- Pour the dough into cheese molds greased and sprinkled with wheat flour.
- Place in a medium oven, preheated to 180 degrees, for about 30 minutes or until golden.
- Leave to cool before unmolding.
