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5 from 8 votes

Queijadinha (Easy Brazilian Coconut Sweet)

Made with 4 ingredients, Queijadinha combines condensed milk, coconut flakes, egg yolks, and vanilla into a Brazilian coconut sweet with a creamy, custardy texture and golden tops.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:Brazilian
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 8
Calories66.2 kcal
Author Valentina Dimitrova
Cost $ 0.30 per person

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 egg yolks – at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (180°C). Line a mini or standard-size muffin pan with paper baking cups.
  • Combine the ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, coconut flakes, strained egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Fill the baking cups: Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, fill each paper cup ¾ full with the batter. Wipe any drips from the muffin pan with a damp paper towel.
  • Bake the queijadinhas: Bake for approximately 13 minutes for mini queijadinhas or 20 minutes for standard-size portions.
  • Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the queijadinhas cool before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

The recipe yields about 24 mini queijadinhas or 8–10 standard-size queijadinhas.

Storage and Freezing

Refrigerate: Store cooled queijadinhas in an airtight container in the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or below for up to 3–4 days. Refrigerate within 2 hours of baking because they contain eggs and dairy.
Freeze: Freezing isn't recommended because the custardy texture may become watery or grainy after thawing.
Serve: Enjoy chilled or let the refrigerated sweets sit briefly at room temperature before serving. Keep them unrefrigerated for no longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour if the temperature exceeds 90°F (32°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 66.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 48.6mg | Sodium: 32.7mg | Potassium: 45.2mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 4.1g | Vitamin A: 65.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 7.4mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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