Queijadas de Coco, or Portuguese Coconut Cupcakes, are one of the most traditional and popular desserts in Portuguese pastry making. Queijadas are the most signature version of Portuguese pastry and there are many ways of making this unique Portuguese dessert. These queijadas use the wonderful flavor of coconut to create a sweetly flavored dessert with a crunchy texture that is surprisingly easy to make.

*Makes 10 – 12 Queijadas*
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup sweetened coconut shreds
10-12 cupcake wrappers

Directions:
1) Preheat the oven to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the cupcake wrappers to the cupcake baking mold.

2) Place all of the ingredients except the coconut shreds in a blender and beat for 30 seconds.

3) Add the coconut and beat it for a few more seconds.

4) Place the prepared forms to almost full capacity. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until the tops have browned a bit.

5) Remove from oven and allow to cool. Serve.