We are sharing with you an incredibly easy way to prepare queijadinha, the perfect Brazilian coconut and cheese treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee. Let’s get to the recipe!
Ingredients for Queijadinha:
- 3 large eggs;
- 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter;
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk;
- 1 package (approx. 3.5 oz) sweetened shredded coconut;
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese;
- Paper baking cups (muffin liners);
- Muffin tin (or ramekins).
How to make Queijadinha:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and melted butter; whisk well.
- Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Place the paper baking cups inside the muffin tin holes.
- Pour the batter into the paper cups, filling them slightly more than halfway.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the paper cups from the muffin tin to prevent them from becoming soggy. Allow them to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
If you don’t have individual molds, you can bake this as a single cake. Grease a baking pan with butter and flour, then pour the batter in and bake until set.
Did you know?
Queijadinha is a traditional Brazilian sweet with roots in Portugal. Over the years, the recipe has adapted to the Brazilian palate, leading to delicious variations like coconut-only or guava paste-filled versions. It is so beloved in Brazil that there is even a National Queijadinha Day, celebrated every August 18th.
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