Portuguese Coconut Custards
Makes 10 pastries
List of Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Adjust the rack to middle position.
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 10 foil cupcake papers.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the milk.
- Set aside.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade shred the coconut flakes for 30 seconds.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the eggs and sugar together with a wooden spoon.
- One by one, add the cornstarch mixture, remaining milk, coconut, melted butter and lemon extract, stirring well after each addition.
- Ladle the custard into the paper cups, filling to 1/4 inch from the top.
- (NOTE: Make sure to stir frequently to keep the coconut well distributed.)
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the coconut is nicely toasted.
- Cool completely in the tin before serving.
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