"This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their cookbook, "The Heaven on Seven Cookbook. Where It's Mardi Gras All the Time!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 15 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
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5 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 cup half and half
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1/4 cup plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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pinch of salt
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4 large egg yolks
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/2 cup toasted coconut, finely shredded
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 pound unsalted butter, softened
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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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7 large egg yolks
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups milk
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7 large egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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pinch of salt