Coconut Custard Cake

The Portuguese deserve all the credit for the love of sweets in Brazil. The African and indigenous heritages contributed more to the ingredients that were incorporated into Portuguese sweets than with the original recipes. For instance, quindims were developed by African women to please the Portuguese palates. It is a firm custard made from simple ingredients with an incredibly silky texture resulting from the slow-cooked egg yolks. The lime juice is a crucial ingredient to balance t