Tart

Coconut Custard Tart

Indulge in this tropical-inspired Coconut Custard Tart
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Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 cup maize meal
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • A pinch of salt

For the Filling

  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup maize meal
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).2. Prepare the Crust:
  • In a bowl, combine the maize meal, shredded coconut, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  • Press the mixture into a pie dish, covering the bottom and sides evenly to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until it just starts to set. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the shredded coconut, coconut milk, whole milk, and sugar.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it comes to a gentle simmer. Do not boil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the maize meal, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  • Slowly pour the hot coconut milk mixture into the maize meal and egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  • Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the custard thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Pour the coconut custard mixture into the pre-baked maize meal crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool completely before slicing
  • Dust icing over and decorate with cherries
  • Serve with cream or enjoy as is
Keyword coconut, dessert, maize meal, pap, tart