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Thai Coconut Custard

A creamy traditional Thai dessert made with coconut milk and eggs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup palm sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Ramekins
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Warm coconut milk and dissolve sugar.
  3. Whisk eggs in a bowl.
  4. Slowly mix coconut milk into eggs.
  5. Add vanilla and salt.
  6. Strain custard mixture.
  7. Pour into ramekins.
  8. Bake in water bath for 30–35 minutes.
  9. Cool and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled with sticky rice or fruit.