Minas Desserts Recipe
A selection of traditional Brazilian desserts.
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Ingredients
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Pudim (Brazilian Flan)
Brigadeiros (Chocolate Truffles)
Quindim (Coconut Custard)
Method
Pudim (Brazilian Flan)
Combine and Bake
Pour the blended mixture over the caramel in the baking dish. Place the dish in a larger baking pan filled with water (water bath) and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 1 hour or until set.
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before inverting onto a serving plate.
Brigadeiros (Chocolate Truffles)
Shape the Truffles
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Grease your hands with butter and shape into small balls.
Coat with Sprinkles
Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated. Place on a plate to set.
Quindim (Coconut Custard)
Prepare Baking Dish
Grease small baking molds with butter and pour the mixture evenly into them.
Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-35 minutes or until the tops are golden.
Cool and Serve
Let the quindim cool before carefully unmolding. Serve chilled.