Thai Layered Coconut Custard Dessert
A quick and easy Thai dessert with soft, sweet coconut custard layers, subtly flavored with pandan. This version uses a simple steaming method and a colorful yellow topping for a beautiful presentation.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- ½ cup tapioca starch
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 leaves pandan leaves
- 2 drops yellow food coloring
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups coconut milk, 0.5 cup tapioca starch, 0.5 cup sugar, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until smooth. Tie 3 pandan leaves in a knot and add to the mixture; let steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pandan leaves. Divide the mixture into two equal parts. Add 2 drops of yellow food coloring to one part and stir well.
- 3
Prepare a steamer and a small heatproof dish (about 6 inches wide). Pour the uncolored mixture into the dish and steam over medium heat for 5 minutes, until just set.
- 4
Gently pour the yellow mixture over the set layer. Continue steaming for another 8-10 minutes, until the top is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 5
Let cool completely, then slice into diamond shapes and serve. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Tools you’ll need
- Steamer
- Small heatproof dish (6 inch)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Toothpick
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