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quindim

[kin-DIM]
nounmasculinepl: quindins
a Brazilian sweet custard dessert made with eggs, sugar, and coconut
1. A traditional Brazilian confection consisting of a baked custard with coconut, typically served as a small dome-shaped sweet treat
At the festival, she served traditional quindims with fresh coconut.
Na festa, ela serviu quindins tradicionais com coco fresco.
2. A beloved dessert of Afro-Brazilian origin, particularly popular in northeastern Brazil
Quindim is one of the most iconic sweets of Brazilian cuisine.
O quindim é um dos doces mais icônicos da culinária brasileira.
Synonyms
doce de cocobroinhas de coco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quindim
Most common term across Brazil
Northeast Brazil
quindim
Particularly traditional and popular in this region
Portugal
quindim
Less common; considered a Brazilian specialty
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