Description
A delicately sweet Thai dessert featuring creamy coconut and a velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the cornstarch and salt. Gradually add it to the coconut mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and water until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the custard is set and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a water bath while baking to prevent cracking and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg