baked coconut egg custard

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Seattle, WA
Updated on Sep 27, 2016

Like a coconut custard pie without the crust. To make individual custards, see NOTE at end of directions.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract (or rum extract)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup coconut, flaked

How To Make baked coconut egg custard

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Boil 2-3 cups water. Place a 1 1/2 quart casserole in an oblong baking dish. Lightly coat the casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended.
  • Step 3
    In a medium saucepan, heat milk to just below simmering over medium heat.
  • Step 4
    Gradually whisk milk into eggs and stir in extracts, nutmeg and coconut.
  • Step 5
    Pour into the casserole. Pour boiling water into baking dish to about 1-inch depth.
  • Step 6
    Bake 45-50 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Step 7
    Remove casserole to a wire rack and cool 1 hour.
  • Step 8
    Serve with whipped topping, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • Step 9
    NOTE: Can be made in 4 8-oz. custard cups. Bake only 30-35 minutes.

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Category: Puddings
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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