COCONUT PEACH CUSTARD

Coconut Peach Custard image

Nothing is quicker than this dessert. It is easy enough to throw together even when there is unexpected company.-Vicki Fox, Marshal, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped peeled fresh or frozen peaches
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Fold in peaches; sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.