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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A water bath insulates the delicate egg custard to ensure a creamy texture. This is a great make-ahead dessert because it needs to chill for at least 8 hours. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar, divided |
cooking spray |
3 large eggs, beaten |
2 large egg whites, beaten |
1 cup light coconut milk |
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract |
toasted coconut (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Heat 1/2 cup sugar in a small heavy saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until sugar melts and turns light brown. Quickly pour hot caramel into 6 (6-ounce) custard cups or ramekins coated with cooking spray. Carefully tilt each cup to coat bottom evenly. Place cups in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; set aside.
3. Combine remaining sugar, eggs, egg whites, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour mixture evenly over caramel into prepared cups. Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
4. Remove cups from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Loosen edges of custard with a sharp knife, and invert onto serving plates, letting melted caramel drizzle over top. Garnish with toasted coconut, if desired.
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