COCONUT/EGG PIE (QUINDIM)

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Another Brazilian recipe. This is my choice for dessert, as it's simple!!!! I will serve this with fresh or poached fruit.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon butter
5 egg yolks
1 egg white, stiffly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350f.
  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, combine the sugar, coconut and butter.
  • Gradually add the egg yolks, one at a time.
  • Lastly, fold in the beaten egg white.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Place this in a roasting pan and fill with boiling water to half way up the pie dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until set and golden brown.
  • Turn the pie out on a serving dish.
  • You want to present it upside down (ie. the browned coconut will form the base).
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 162.4, Sodium 34.1, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 34.5, Protein 3.6

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