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Thai Coconut Custard

Irresistibly Creamy Thai Coconut Custard to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Experience the enchanting Thai Coconut Custard (Khanom Thuai), a delightful dessert with layers of sweet custard and coconut cream, perfect for gluten-free and vegan diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Base
  • 1 cup Rice Flour You can substitute it with all-purpose flour, but expect a different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour Essential for a creamy texture; no substitutions are recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Pandan Juice Diluted pandan extract can be used if fresh leaves are not available.
  • 3/4 cup Palm Sugar/Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is also a delightful alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is preferable for the best taste.
For the Coconut Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream If you prefer a lighter texture, coconut milk works as a good alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Rice Flour No substitutions suggested for this ingredient.

Equipment

  • steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • whisk
  • ceramic cups or mini muffin pans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by lightly greasing 12 small ceramic cups or mini muffin pans with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca flour, pandan juice, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared cups, filling them halfway. Steam for 5-6 minutes or until set.
  4. Prepare the coconut cream topping by whisking together coconut cream, additional rice flour, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
  5. Once the bottom layer is set, carefully pour the coconut cream mixture over the custard.
  6. Steam for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the topping is glossy and firm.
  7. Allow to cool slightly at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cover leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Re-steam if serving frozen.

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