Caribbean Coconut Custard Recipes

COCONUT CUSTARD

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.

COCONUT CUSTARD RECIPE

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.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT CUSTARD

Steps:

• Place eggs, yolks, sugar, water and butter into a food processor and whirl until well combined.
• Add coconut.
• Whirl just to mix.
• Set a 5-6 cup ring mold in a larger rimmed baking pan, at least 2 inches deep.
• Pour egg mixture into mold.
• Place both pans in a 350* oven.
• Fill bottom pan with boiling water to halfway up the sides of the mold.
• Bake until custard jiggles only slightly when shaken, about 50 minutes.
• Lift mold from water and place on rack.
• Let cool completely.
• Invert a plate on top and invert custard onto plate.
• Lift off mold.
• Serve or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
• Cut into wedges and serve with pineapple.

COCONUT CUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine the milk, coconut milk and vanilla bean and seeds in a medium nonreactive saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat.
• Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the pan, set it over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, remove the vanilla bean and whisk in the rum and vanilla extract. Let the custard cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.

QUINDIM - BRAZILIAN COCONUT CUSTARD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees ºF. Boil about 4 cups of water. Butter a regular size muffin pan with extra butter and dust with extra sugar. You will need to butter and dust with sugar just 9 molds, which is the amount of quindins you are getting with this recipe. In a small saucepan add water, sugar, vanilla extract or scrapped vanilla bean (add the bean to the water also) and bring to a boil. After it starts boiling, set the timer for 5 minutes. After the time has passed, remove the liquid from heat, remove the beans, if using, and strain the liquid to a medium bowl, add butter and let it cool. Mix the egg yolks and the dried coconut and add this mixture to the cooled liquid. Mix well and pour into the prepared muffin pans, about 3/4 full. Prepare a water bath by pouring boiling water into a cooking sheet and setting the muffin pan on top. Bake for 22 minutes. Remove from oven, let it cool for 5 minutes. After that pass a knife or a spatula around the custard to loosen a bit. Place another cooking sheet on top of the muffin pan and invert. The custards should come out easily. Enjoy this dessert at room temperature. Can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, if it lasts! Recipe submitted by Sirlei, Athens, OH

COCONUT CUSTARD TART WITH ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Rub the flour and butter together with your fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, egg yolks and 1-2 tbsp cold water, then mix until the dough starts to form clumps. Tip onto your work surface and knead a few times to bring any crumbs into the dough. Shape into a puck, wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and put a baking sheet on the middle shelf to warm up. Roll out the dough on a flour-dusted surface to line the base and sides of a 23cm round fluted tart tin. Drape it over a rolling pin and lift into the tin, keeping an overhang of about 1cm. Press into the corners, leaving no gaps. Save the pastry scraps.
• Line the tart case with parchment and tip in baking beans or rice. Bake for 20-25 mins on the sheet, then remove the beans and parchment. Check for holes and patch them with the scraps. Put back in the oven for 5-10 mins to give it a nutty brown colour. Brush with the beaten egg and return to the oven for 2 more mins. While still warm, use a serrated knife to trim the pastry to the height of the tin. Leave to cool. Reduce oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1.
• Put the cream and coconut cream in a pan and heat until steaming. Meanwhile, whisk the whole eggs, yolks and sugar until pale. Pour the hot cream over the eggs, whisking until the sugar has dissolved. Pour through a sieve into a jug.
• Put the tart case on the baking sheet in the oven, with the shelf pulled out. Pour in the custard, using up as much as you can. Sprinkle nutmeg over the top generously and bake for 50-55 mins until the custard is set with a little wobble when gently shaken. Leave to cool. Chill for at least two hours, or up to two days.
• When ready to cook the pineapple, heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 8. Peel it using a knife to carve away the skin, then cut into four wedges and remove the core. Slice lengthways into long slivers. Arrange over a baking tray lined with parchment. Mix the sugar, rum (or lime juice) and a grating of nutmeg, then paint this over the pineapple. Bake for 10 mins, or until caramelised. Serve warm with the cold tart. We served ours on top with coconut shavings.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT TART

Steps:

• Prepare the pastry as directed: In a bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and grated orange peel.
• With a pastry blender, cut in butter until fine particles form.
• Add 1 lightly beaten egg and stir with a fork until well blended; work with your hands until dough holds together in a ball. Divide into thirds.
• Set aside 1/3 of the pastry for lattice strips.
• On a lightly floured waxed paper, roll out the other 2/3 to a 12-inch circle. Use the paper to lift and gently turn pastry into a 10 1/2-inch tart pan with removable bottom (or 10-inch pie pan).
• Shape to bottom and sides of pan; trim excess from top edge of tart pan (or away from rim of pie pan).
• Bake in a 325*F oven for 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide remaining pastry into 10 pieces; on a lightly floured board roll each into a 10 to 12 inch rope. Cover and refrigerate while mixing filling.
• Filling: In a bowl lightly beat the eggs, then stir in sugar, salt and flour. Add coconut, orange juice and melted butter; mix well. Pour into prepared crust.
• Criss-cross ropes of dough on top of filling. Trim and press ends to edges of pastry. Return to a 325* oven and bake until crust is golden brown and center is set, about 40 minutes.
• Warm the jelly or jam until melted and carefully brush it over top of hot tart. Cool completely, as long as 24 hours, then remove sides of pan and cut tart in wedges.