BAKED COCONUT EGG CUSTARD

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Like a coconut custard pie without the crust. To make individual custards, see NOTE at end of directions.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Puddings

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large eggs
1/3 c granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
2 1/4 c milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp coconut extract (or rum extract)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 c coconut, flaked

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Boil 2-3 cups water. Place a 1 1/2 quart casserole in an oblong baking dish. Lightly coat the casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, sugar and salt until blended.
  • 3. In a medium saucepan, heat milk to just below simmering over medium heat.
  • 4. Gradually whisk milk into eggs and stir in extracts, nutmeg and coconut.
  • 5. Pour into the casserole. Pour boiling water into baking dish to about 1-inch depth.
  • 6. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
  • 7. Remove casserole to a wire rack and cool 1 hour.
  • 8. Serve with whipped topping, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
  • 9. NOTE: Can be made in 4 8-oz. custard cups. Bake only 30-35 minutes.

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