Saturday, 22 June 2013

COCONUT CUSTARD




Traditional dessert from Thailand, Can be steamed or baked. Often served with a selection of fruit.






INGREDIENTS :
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Cup coconut milk
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla flavoring
Decorations ;
  • Mint leaves
  • Icing sugar
  • Fruits
DIRECTIONS :
  • Preheat oven to 300 °F / 150 °C.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Add the coconut milk.
  • Strain the mixture and  add the vanilla flavor.
  • Pour into individual ramekins, stand in a baking pan.
  • Carefully fill the baking pan with hot water to reach halfway up the outside of the ramekins.
  • Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the custard are sets.
  • Remove from the oven to cool.
  • Turn out on to a plate and serve with slice fruit, decorate with mint leaves and sprinkling of sugar.
COOKING TIPS :
  • To test whether custard are set, insert a toothpick into the center.
  • Palm sugar are good replacement for brown sugar.
  • Spray the ramekins with cooking oil.
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