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Coconut cream

Coconut cream is a smooth, vanilla-scented dessert made with coconut milk and thickened with cornstarch. It is served chilled in small dishes and is one of the traditional desserts made for family gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

508 kcal per serving

Protein
10.1 g
Carbohydrates
40.6 g
Fat
33.4 g
of which saturated fat
27.2 g
Fiber
2.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Put the pod and seeds in a saucepan with the coconut milk and whole milk.
  2. Gently bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Remove the vanilla pod, then gradually pour the hot milk over the mixture while whisking.
  5. Return everything to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cream thickens and coats the spoon.
  6. Pour into small dishes, sprinkle with grated coconut and cinnamon, then let cool before refrigerating for 2 hours.

Variations and tips

Rum coconut cream. Add 2 tablespoons of white agricultural rum at the end of cooking for a stronger flavor.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.