Ingredients
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- 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 extract
- 1/2 cup toasted sweetened coconut
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg until lightened in color; add milk and coconut milk, then whisk thoroughly.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture in the saucepan. Cook over medium heat while whisking frequently until thickened and bubbles form.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly while stirring to prevent a film from forming.
- Strain through a fine sieve into another container, then refrigerate until set.
- Once chilled, mix in toasted coconut before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg