Coconut custard with lime syrup
Serves: 6
Time to make: 45 mins , plus 1 hr chilling
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Total cost: $9.00 / $1.50 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 400ml light coconut milk
- 250ml skim milk
- ⅓ cup castor sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- Syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ lime, zest and juice
- passionfruit pulp
Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 190ºC. Place coconut milk, sugar and eggs in a large jug. Whisk until combined.
2 Pour mixture into ramekins or ovenproof dishes or cups. Place ramekins in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into pan to reach halfway up ramekin sides.
3 Bake for 30-35 minutes or until just set. Remove from water and set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Serve warm or chill for an hour or more.
4 To make syrup, combine sugar, water, lime juice and zest in a saucepan over a low heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes until syrup thickens.
5 To serve, pour warm syrup over custards and top with 1/2 teaspoon passionfruit pulp and extra lime zest if preferred.
HFG tip
Remember, a dish like this is an occasional treat rather than an everyday meal.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 158cal
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Kilojoules 660kJ
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Protein 9g
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Total fat 5g
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–Saturated fat 4g
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Carbohydrates 25g
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–Sugars 24g
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Dietary fibre 0.00g
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Sodium 70mg
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Calcium 70mg
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Iron 0.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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