Description
A silky, lightly sweet custard that tastes like a tropical hug in a bowl, made simply on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 13–14 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup cold whole milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in cold coconut milk and cold whole milk until smooth.
- Heat over medium, stirring constantly until thickens and reaches about 180°F (82°C).
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes while whisking, then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla and toasted coconut if using.
- Pour into ramekins, press plastic wrap onto the surface, and chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
Make a true slurry to avoid lumps; use full-fat coconut milk for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg