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Thai Coconut Custard Better Than Any Restaurant Dessert

Thai Coconut Custard Better Than Any Restaurant Dessert

Experience the delightful flavors of Thai Coconut Custard, a treat that surpasses any restaurant dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Custard Ingredients
  • 4 large Eggs Provides structure and creaminess
  • 1 cup Palm Sugar Adds earthy sweetness
  • 2 cups Coconut Milk Use full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Flavoring (Jasmine or Pandan extract) Adds aromatic notes
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • ramekins
  • baking dish
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Gather all your ingredients and kitchen tools.
  2. Whisk together the eggs and palm sugar until fully dissolved.
  3. Add coconut milk and your choice of flavoring to the egg and sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl for a silkier texture.
  5. Pour the custard mixture into 4 ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
  6. Place the filled ramekins into a larger baking dish and pour boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for approximately 90 minutes, until the custard is set with a slight jiggle.
  8. Let the ramekins cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store custard in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage lasting up to 2 months. Reheat gently before serving.

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