Silky Coconut Pudding Recipe for a Refreshing and Tropical Dessert Treat

This dessert sends you straight to a tropical island with every spoonful. It is creamy, smooth, and absolutely delectable. There's a reason why this dessert – coconut pudding – is a masterpiece in terms of its textures and flavors. When the richness of coconut milk is combined with the sweetness of sugar and the subtle aroma of vanilla, the result is a swoon-worthy delight worth every minute of your effort in the kitchen.

Here’s a recipe for a silky coconut pudding you can easily make at home as a mid-week dessert indulgence.

Coconut Pudding

Ingredients:

• 401 ml coconut milk
• 202 gm sugar
• 23 gm shredded coconut
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 egg yolks
• 121 ml cream
• 22 gm butter
• Coconut flakes

Method:

1. First, you have to open a can of coconut milk, and scoop out the thick cream that would have risen to the top.
2. Then, you can reserve the remaining liquid for another use. You should be left with about 200 ml of coconut cream in this way.
3. Next, you have to combine coconut cream, granulated sugar, unsweetened shredded coconut, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till the sugar dissolves and reaches a higher temperature but doesn't start to boil.
4. Then, you have to remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in pure vanilla extract, and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
5. After that, you can whisk together egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually add a little of the warm coconut mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
6. Once the eggs get tempered, you need to pour them gradually from the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan containing the coconut mixture, and make sure to whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
7. Now, you have to pour the mixture back into the saucepan while it's over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Then, you can remove the saucepan from heat, stir in heavy cream and melted unsalted butter, and let it cool to room temperature.
9. After that, you can cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight.
10. Now, you have to toast some coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat until they get lightly browned.
11. Just before serving, you are going to sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes over the top of the pudding. Alternatively, you can also use fresh tropical fruits.

You could add a bit of zest to your pudding by adding a teaspoon of pandan extract or a pinch of salt to the mixture. You can pour the mixture into small cups or ramekins to serve in individual portions, and refrigerate until chilled. To prepare a multi-layered dessert, you can try to pour the pudding into large individual glasses. On top of the pudding, you then can add whipped cream and sprinkle it with toasted coconut flakes with a bit of fresh, tropical fruit.

It is important for you to remember that the highlight of this dessert is coconut. Therefore, high-quality coconut milk is an absolute must for this creamy coconut pudding recipe to make it a success. A great tip to keep in mind would be to look for coconut milk that is high in fat, with the richest, creamiest texture, when you go to shop for it. You must try to avoid low-fat coconut milk, or coconut milk with added thickeners because they hardly do anything for the texture and instead, will alter the overall flavor and feel of the pudding in your mouth.

This silky coconut pudding recipe is a great performer for any occasion. The smooth flavor and the beautiful texture with its rich, tropical flavors hit the spot for any dessert lover. If you want a special dessert to offer to your dinner party or something unique to warm you up while enjoying it by yourself, this dish will definitely be one of your best bets, making you come back to it again and again.