Queijadinha
Queijadinha is a traditional Brazilian sweet, often served during festivals like Festa Junina, made primarily from grated coconut, condensed milk, and cheese. These small, chewy tarts have a caramelized exterior and a soft, custard-like interior, originating from the colonial period in Bahia. They are a beloved treat across Brazil, especially during holiday celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat due to its main ingredients of condensed milk and coconut, providing quick energy. A single serving offers a good source of calcium and some iron, with a calorie count typically ranging between 150-200 kcal per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
Per 1 piece (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Queijadinha is unique for blending sweet and savory elements through its use of cheese, a combination that reflects Brazil's colonial culinary fusion. Nutritionally, the coconut provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are metabolized differently than other fats.
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