Best 11 Easy Coconut Custards Recipes

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Let's embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of creating delightful easy coconut custards. These luscious desserts, often adorned with a golden caramel glaze, are a symphony of creamy, coconutty goodness. We will unveil the key ingredients and techniques that elevate this classic recipe to new heights. From selecting the freshest coconuts to mastering the art of tempering eggs, we'll guide you step-by-step to ensure custard perfection. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice cook, this article will empower you to create an irresistible coconut custard that will tantalize taste buds and become a cherished treat for any occasion.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CUSTARD RECIPE



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Coconut custard is a great filling to use in your cakes, cupcakes, pie fillings or simply paired with some fresh fruits and berries

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

13.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk (Ours comes in a can)
2 oz Whole milk (or water for dairy free option)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp coconut extract
5 large egg yolks (room temperature)
3 oz sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pour coconut milk into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking constantly so it doesn't burn.
  • Whisk together the yolks, sugar, milk and cornstarch in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add 1/3 of your hot milk to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Don't add all the milk or you could curdle the eggs. Slowly whisk the rest of the warm milk into the egg mixture then return the mixture to the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened.
  • Scrape the mixture into a bowl and whisk in coconut and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Optional: Fold in 1/4 cup stabilized whipped cream for a lighter texture once mixture is cooled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 oz, Calories 597 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 377 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 52 g

EASY COCONUT CUSTARDS



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Infusing the milk with toasted coconut gives these custards a subtle, nutty flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing once or twice, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook milk and sugar, stirring often, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to bubble around the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in coconut. Cover tightly; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water. Let soften, about 5 minutes. Strain warm coconut mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into gelatin mixture (left). Whisk until gelatin dissolves, then whisk in the half-and-half, vanilla, and salt.
  • Divide among four 8-ounce ramekins or custard cups; refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. When ready to serve, unmold. Sprinkle with reserved coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 7 g

COCONUT CUSTARD



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"My family always thought baked custard was a treat...and I especially like this version with coconut," says field editor Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups milk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dash ground nutmeg
MELBA SAUCE:
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar, salt and vanilla. Gradually add milk; mix well. Stir in coconut. Place six ungreased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Fill each with about 3/4 cup coconut mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Fill larger pan with boiling water to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from pan to a wire rack., In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add raspberries, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; strain if desired. Cool. Serve over custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

COCONUT CUSTARD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Yield fliling for one 4-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out, bean and seeds reserved
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons coconut rum
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, coconut milk and vanilla bean and seeds in a medium nonreactive saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat.
  • Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the pan, set it over medium heat and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, remove the vanilla bean and whisk in the rum and vanilla extract. Let the custard cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY COCONUT PIE



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This impossibly easy coconut pie is legendary among the Bisquick™ community. With over 700 positive reviews, it's a one-bowl dessert that many Betty Crocker fans have been making for years. Creamy and custard-like this crustless pie can be prepped in just 10 minutes, so the next time you're craving coconut, you know what recipe to turn to. All you have to do is stir the flaked coconut, sugar, Bisquick™, butter, milk and eggs until well mixed and pour right into your pie plate. Easy, right?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flaked or shredded coconut
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

COCONUT CUSTARD PIE I



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Coconut custard - best tasting pie ever!

Provided by Lesley

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Coconut Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1 tablespoon flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, sugar, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed. Blend in flour. Mix in 1/2 cup of milk at a time. Add 1 cup coconut and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Pour filling into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle top with additional coconut before baking, just enough to lightly cover the top. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Sugar 42.7 g

FAST AND EASY COCONUT CUSTARD PIE



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This is a fabulously easy pie that looks like you worked really hard! It makes its own crust and can be prepared and in the oven in no time. I found the original recipe in the "More With Less" cookbook and modified it slightly.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Pie

Time 1h8m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups skim milk (or use regular but skim is all I have)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 10 inch pie plate with cooking spray and then dust with flour.
  • (Or grease it and then flour it in your usual method.) In a blender place everything but the coconut.
  • Mix until it is blended.
  • Add the coconut and blend for a few seconds or until it is all mixed.
  • Pour it into the pie plate and bake for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 117.1, Sodium 178.7, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 23.9, Protein 6.8

CAN'T-MISS COCONUT CUSTARD PIE



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This soft custard pie has a mild coconut flavor. Who wouldn't love a hearty slice topped with a dollop of whipped cream? -Betty Swain, Bear, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust deep-dish pie
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
3 large eggs, beaten
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim and flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 10 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle coconut over crust; set aside. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Pour over coconut; sprinkle with nutmeg., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. If desired, top with toasted coconut to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SUPER EASY IMPOSSIBLE COCONUT CUSTARD PIE



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Make and share this Super Easy Impossible Coconut Custard Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup biscuit mix (Bisquick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Blend all ingredients in blender or food processor.
  • Grease and flour a 10-inch pie plate.
  • Pour mixture in pan and bake for 45 minutes or until custard is set.
  • Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 212.3, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 15.5, Protein 6

COCONUT CUSTARD



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large ripe coconuts
1/2 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground nutmeg
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Using a hammer and a carpenter's nail, pierce the eyes of the coconuts and make holes about 2 inches deep. Drain liquid and reserve.
  • Using a hammer, split coconuts and remove meat from shell. Peel the brown skin from the coconut meat. Break meat into pieces, rinse and grate finely.
  • Add enough water to reserved coconut liquid so that it measures 3 1/2 cups. Bring liquid to a boil and add grated coconut. Drain coconut into a strainer, pressing to extract the liquid into a bowl.
  • Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add to the coconut in the colander, again pressing to extract the liquid. Discard the coconut.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and vanilla. Whisk in coconut milk and blend well. Cook on moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low and stir until mixture bubbles.
  • Remove from heat and pour into 8 slightly wet 2-ounce molds or a 2 1/2- to 3-cup pan or mold. Refrigerate until cooled and set. Invert onto a serving dish. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon and serve.

COCONUT CUSTARD PIE III



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A simple coconut custard pie that has been a major success. So easy! Cinnamon may be used instead of nutmeg.

Provided by Susan Hadobas

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Coconut Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) pie shell
4 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl beat eggs then stir in sugar, salt, nutmeg or cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  • Heat milk in a small saucepan then pour milk slowly into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in coconut, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve slightly warm or chilled. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 267.6 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your custard.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the custard from scorching.
  • Cook the custard over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent the custard from curdling.
  • Don't overcook the custard. The custard is done when it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Let the custard cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent the custard from curdling.

Conclusion:

Coconut custard is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful custard that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert or a special treat for a party, coconut custard is a great option. So next time you are in the mood for something sweet, give coconut custard a try!

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