Description
Toasted Coconut Cream Pudding is a heavenly dessert that captures the essence of tropical indulgence with every creamy spoonful. Combining rich coconut milk and sweetened toasted coconut, this pudding transforms an everyday treat into an exotic delight. Its silky texture and mouthwatering flavor make it an ideal choice for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself. With minimal prep time and accessible ingredients, you can create a dessert that will impress your family and friends alike. This pudding is versatile too; serve it in individual cups, layer it with fresh fruit, or top it with whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in milk and coconut milk until combined. Pour this mixture into the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat while whisking frequently until the mixture thickens and bubbles appear.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla until melted, then let cool slightly.
- Strain through a fine sieve into another container to achieve a smooth texture.
- Refrigerate until chilled before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg