Baked Coconut Custard Recipe

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Step 2

Lightly grease five 4 ounce ramekins with butter and set aside.

Step 3

If using egg yolks only, separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Save the whites for another recipe.

Step 4

Place the egg yolks, or whole eggs if using, in a medium size bowl.

Step 5

Beat well.

Step 6

Add all the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.

Step 7

Pour an equal amount into each ramekin.

Step 8

Place the filled ramekins in a glass baking dish.

Step 9

Pour enough water into the baking dish, outside the ramekins, to fill about halfway.

Step 10

Carefully place the baking dish filled with ramekins and water into the preheated oven.

Step 11

Bake 40 minutes or until a butter knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before enjoying warm or putting in the refrigerator to chill completely.

Step 13

Refrigerate leftovers.