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Thai Coconut Custard

Delightful Thai Coconut Custard for a Sweet Escape

Experience the enchanting flavors of Thai Coconut Custard, a delightful dessert combining sweet pandan and salty coconut cream.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bottom Layer
  • 1 cup Rice Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Flour Essential for texture
  • 1/2 cup Pandan Juice Substitute with diluted pandan extract if necessary
  • 3/4 cup Palm Sugar/Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can also be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt works great
For the Coconut Cream Topping
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Coconut milk can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Rice Flour Essential for thickness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Ensures sweet and salty balance

Equipment

  • small ceramic cups or mini muffin pans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Lightly grease 12 small ceramic cups or mini muffin pans with oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca flour, pandan juice, palm sugar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into prepared cups, filling each halfway. Steam over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until set.
  4. Whisk together the coconut cream, additional rice flour, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the coconut cream mixture over the bottom layer in the cups. Steam for an additional 5-7 minutes until set.
  6. Remove from steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh fruit or shredded coconut for presentation.

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