Coconut Pudding

This recipe can also be used as a filling for coconut cream pie.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted (bake at 350 F for 5-10 minutes until golden)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch and salt together.
2. Whisk in milk,coconut milk and egg yolks.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat while whisking (about 5 minutes)
4. Cook over low heat for another minute while whisking.
5. Strain.
6. Stir in butter and vanilla.
7. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top before serving.

For coconut cream pie

1. Put pudding into a prebaked pie shell.
2. Chill.
3. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top before serving.

Serves 8

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