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Close up of a Brazilian Coconut Custard Cake slice showing the moist, glistening ivory texture and no air bubbles. (Brazilian Coconut Custard Cake)
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Brazilian Coconut Custard Cake: The Ultimate Creamy Flourless Dessert

A dense, ivory-colored Brazilian coconut custard cake with a pudding-like texture. This flourless dessert features a glistening moist finish and a thick coating of fine shredded desiccated coconut for a professional, bakery-style look.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) full-fat coconut milk Canned
  • 8 large egg yolks Strained
  • 2 large eggs Whole
  • 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter Melted
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla bean paste Optional
  • 1.5 cups (150g) fine shredded desiccated coconut Divided use

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve Essential for smooth texture
  • 1 9-inch round cake pan Light colored aluminum preferred
  • 1 Blender Use on low speed
  • 1 Large Roasting Pan For the water bath

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter. Prepare a kettle of hot water for the water bath.
  2. Pulse condensed milk, coconut milk, melted butter, salt, and vanilla on low speed in a blender until combined.
  3. Whisk eggs and yolks gently, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve into the blender. Add 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut and pulse twice.
  4. Pour batter into the pan. Place in a roasting pan filled halfway with hot water. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.
  5. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4+ hours. Invert onto a plate and cover generously with remaining desiccated coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 6gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Always strain your egg yolks to ensure an ivory color and smooth texture.
Use a hot, wet knife for the cleanest slices of glistening custard.
Keyword Brazilian Coconut Custard Cake,coconut custard,flourless coconut cake

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