Coquinhos — Pearl-Stage Syrup Version
This Teleculinária formula first makes a sugar syrup at pearl stage, adds coconut and only then incorporates the eggs. It is one of two techniques documented in the catalogue entry: Continente's version directly mixes eggs, sugar and coconut without syrup.
- Yields
- 6 servings
- Prep
- Not stated separately
- Cook
- Not stated
- Total time
- 50 min published total
Ingredients
- 500 g / 17.6 oz Desiccated coconut
- 350 g / 12.3 oz Sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 150 ml / 5.1 fl oz Water
Method
Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Heat the water and sugar until the syrup reaches pearl stage.
Add the desiccated coconut, stir, remove from the heat and leave until lukewarm.
Beat the eggs and add them in a thin stream to the lukewarm mixture, stirring continuously.
Shape small balls, place them in paper cases and bake until golden.
Let cool before removing from the cases and serving.
Sources for this recipe
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