Brazilian Bom-Bocado (Egg Custard)

I have not translated the name of this little Portuguese-Brazilian pastry because there is not an English equivalent, at least that I know. The translation would be 'good bite.' It is a dessert that brings up childhood memories; my mom would always make it! It's very easy and quick to make.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 pinch finely grated Parmesan cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a mini cupcake mold with butter and coat with sugar.

Step 2

Mix condensed milk, shredded coconut, eggs, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until combined. Pour coconut mixture into prepared cupcake mold, filling each cup to 3/4 full.

Step 3

Place cupcake mold into a roasting pan about 1 inch larger than the cupcake mold. Pour hot tap water into the roasting pan until it is halfway up the sides of the cupcake mold, about 1 inch.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the coconut mixture is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Cool on a wire rack until the custard can easily be removed from the mold. Place custards into mini paper muffin cup liners.

Step 6

Refrigerate until chilled.