Best 9 Easy Coconut Custards Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of easy coconut custard recipes. These creamy and tropical desserts are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a variety of delicious coconut custards that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic baked custards to no-bake options and even a refreshing granita, our recipes cater to all preferences and skill levels. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delectable coconut custard creations.

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COCONUT CUSTARD RECIPE



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Coconut custard is a great filling to use in your cakes, cupcakes, pie fillings or simply paired with some fresh fruits and berries

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

13.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk (Ours comes in a can)
2 oz Whole milk (or water for dairy free option)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp coconut extract
5 large egg yolks (room temperature)
3 oz sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pour coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking constantly so it doesn't burn.
  • Whisk together the yolks, sugar, milk and cornstarch in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add 1/3 of your hot milk to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Don't add all the milk or you could curdle the eggs. Slowly whisk the rest of the warm milk into the egg mixture then return the mixture to the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Scrape the mixture into a bowl and whisk in coconut and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Optional: Fold in 1/4 cup stabilized whipped cream for a lighter texture once mixture is cooled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 597 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 377 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 52 g

SIMPLE CUSTARD



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This is my own alteration of a few different recipes. Not too rich or too sweet as many egg custards can be. Can be served warm immediately or cold.

Provided by chloea

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter
4 eggs
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cook and stir milk, vanilla extract, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove mixture from heat before it comes to a boil.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar, and cornstarch together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Set saucepan back over low heat. Pour in egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the bottom of a spoon, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 87.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

COCONUT CUSTARD PIE I



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Coconut custard - best tasting pie ever!

Provided by Lesley

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Coconut Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1 tablespoon flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed. Blend in flour. Mix in 1/2 cup of milk at a time. Add 1 cup coconut and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Pour filling into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle top with additional coconut before baking, just enough to lightly cover the top. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Sugar 42.7 g

COCONUT CUSTARD PUDDING



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"Here's an easy dessert that my whole family loves," says Wilma Lincoln from Grinnell, Iowa. "I use an artificial sweetener when I make it for diabetic dinner guests and pretty it up with a sprinkle of nutmeg."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and salt until blended. In a large saucepan, heat milk to simmering. Gradually whisk into egg mixture. Stir in extracts. Pour into ten 8-oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg., Place cups in two 13x9-in. baking pans. Add 1 in. of hot water to the pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Remove cups to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT CUSTARD



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"My family always thought baked custard was a treat...and I especially like this version with coconut," says field editor Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dash ground nutmeg
MELBA SAUCE:
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually add milk; mix well. Stir in coconut. Place six ungreased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Fill each with about 3/4 cup coconut mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Fill larger pan with boiling water to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from pan to a wire rack., In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add raspberries, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; strain if desired. Cool. Serve over custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

COCONUT CUSTARD PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 stick butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen grated coconut
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, blend together the sugar, flour and nutmeg. Add the butter, eggs, vanilla and milk. Mix well. Stir in the coconut. Pour into the pie shell and bake for 30 minutes or until firm.

COCONUT CUSTARD PIE



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We skipped the cream on top to let the tropical custard filling be the star.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe Basic Pie Crust, rolled and fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Press a sheet of aluminum foil onto crust, draping over rim of pie plate. To blind-bake: Fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Remove beans and foil; let crust cool completely, and set aside.
  • While crust is baking, place a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in whole milk, making sure to dissolve cornstarch. Whisk in coconut milk and egg yolks.
  • Whisking constantly, cook over medium heat until the first large bubble sputters, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; immediately pour custard through sieve into bowl.
  • Pour custard from bowl into cooled crust; smooth top with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours (or loosely covered, up to 1 day). To serve, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, then sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 5 g

EASY THAI COCONUT CUSTARD



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Make and share this Easy Thai Coconut Custard recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups coconut milk
6 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Beat the eggs together, 1 at a time.
  • Gradually add sugar, milk and salt; beat well.
  • In double broiler,stirring constantly, cook mixture until soft and texture resembles scrambled eggs.
  • Pour mixture in a small casserole dish and bake 1/2 hour.
  • When baked, brown custard under broiler.

FAST AND EASY COCONUT CUSTARD PIE



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This is a fabulously easy pie that looks like you worked really hard! It makes its own crust and can be prepared and in the oven in no time. I found the original recipe in the "More With Less" cookbook and modified it slightly.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Pie

Time 1h8m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups skim milk (or use regular but skim is all I have)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 10 inch pie plate with cooking spray and then dust with flour.
  • (Or grease it and then flour it in your usual method.) In a blender place everything but the coconut.
  • Mix until it is blended.
  • Add the coconut and blend for a few seconds or until it is all mixed.
  • Pour it into the pie plate and bake for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 178.7, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 23.9, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your custards.
  • Don't overcook the custards. They should be set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  • Chill the custards before serving. This will help them to firm up and develop their flavor.
  • Serve the custards with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include fresh fruit, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
  • Experiment with different flavors. You can add a variety of spices, extracts, and liqueurs to your custards to create different flavor combinations.

Conclusion:

Coconut custards are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you like them classic or flavored, coconut custards are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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