The "Queijadinha" is a delicious dessert typical of Brazilian cuisine. It is traditionally made with cheese, condensed milk, eggs, and coconut, resulting in a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. The addition of guava paste, which can be in pieces or in the form of jelly, provides a delightful contrast between the sweetness of the guava and the mild flavor of the "Queijadinha". This combination of ingredients creates an irresistible dessert, perfect for satisfying even the most discerning palates.
Time: 1 hour
Yield: 25 pieces
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
500g unpeeled cassava in small pieces
1 can of condensed milk
1 glass of coconut milk (200 ml)
4 eggs
2 tablespoons salted margarine
100g grated Parmesan cheese
200g grated coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
Guava cubes to taste
Directions:
In a blender, beat the cassava with the condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, margarine, Parmesan cheese, coconut and baking powder
Pour the mixture into pie tins lined with paper liners.
Place a cube of guava inside each pastry case.
Place the tins on a baking sheet and bake in a medium, preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven, leave to cool, unmold and serve.
