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Thai Coconut Custard

Indulge in Thai Coconut Custard: A Creamy Vegan Delight

Thai Coconut Custard is a creamy vegan dessert that harmonizes soft custard layers with a lightly salted coconut topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Base
  • 1 cup Rice Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour No substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 cup Pandan Juice Diluted pandan extract can be used
  • 3/4 cup Palm Sugar/Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a good alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is preferred
For the Coconut Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Coconut milk can be used if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Rice Flour Thickens the coconut cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small Ceramic Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Coconut Custard
  1. Begin by greasing 12 small ceramic cups or mini muffin pans with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca flour, pandan juice, palm sugar, and salt until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  3. Carefully pour the smooth flour mixture into the prepared cups, filling them halfway. Steam for 5–6 minutes until the custard is just set.
  4. While the bottom layers are steaming, whisk together the coconut cream, additional rice flour, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Once the bottom layers are cooked, gently pour the coconut cream mixture over the set custard layers in each cup. Steam for an additional 5–7 minutes.
  6. After steaming, carefully remove the custard cups and allow them to cool slightly at room temperature. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, ensure water does not contact the cups while steaming and use fresh pandan leaves when available.

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