Queijadinha (Coconut-Cheese Tartlets)
Dinner decisions, handled: Queijadinha (Coconut-Cheese Tartlets) pairs shredded coconut with parmesan for a 45-minute Brazilian snack.
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
430 calories
10g protein
57g carbs
20g fat
3g fiber
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded coconut
- 1 cup Parmesan
- 1 can Condensed milk
- 3 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 2 tbsp Butter
Steps
- Blend everything — coconut, parmesan, condensed milk, eggs, sugar, and melted butter — until smooth. The parmesan sounds strange in a sweet; trust it. It adds a savory depth that makes queijadinha unforgettable.
- Rest the batter 10 minutes so the coconut hydrates slightly.
- Pour into buttered muffin tins or paper-lined cups, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until puffed, deep golden on top, and just set in the center.
- Cool in the tins 10 minutes — they deflate slightly as they cool, which is normal and correct.
- Serve at room temperature. The contrast of sweet coconut and salty cheese is the whole genius of the thing.