Baked Coconut Custard Cups with Toasted Coconut

Creamy, lightly sweetened custards infused with coconut and lime, topped with toasted coconut flakes.

Cuisine: Tropical

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 3 egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp lime zest until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Pour mixture into four 4-ounce ramekins, then place in a baking dish filled with 1 inch of hot water.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and edges are lightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes before serving.