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1/3 Cup Sugar
1 tsp. Cornstarch
8 large Egg yolks
1/2 C. Heavy Cream
1- 14 oz. can coconut milk
4-6 tsp. Raw sugar

Preparation

Heat the oven to 300 degrees F. Sift the sugar and cornstarch together into a medium bowl. Whisk in the egg yolks. Whisk in the cream and coconut milk until blended. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer and into a large measuring cup with a pouring spout.

Set four 6-oz. ramekins in a deep baking dish or roasting pan. Divide the custard evenly among the ramekins. Set the pan on the middle rack of the oven. Carefully pour hot water into the pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30 minutes and then tent the pan loosely with foil (if it's tight, the custard will curdle) and bake until the centers of the custard shudder gently when the ramekins are tapped, another 25 min. (start checking at 20 min.). Remove the pan from the oven. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and cool slightly before refrigerating several hours or overnight.

Just before serving, sprinkle each custard with a thin layer of fine sugar, about 1 teaspoon per custard. Caramelize the sugar by using either of the methods described below.
(I don't like a fine layer.....I like a generous layer!!)


FOR THE TORCH METHOD: Use a slow, sweeping motion to guide the flame directly on the surface of the custard; the nozzle should be 2 to 3 inches from the surface so the flame just licks the sugar. The topping is done when the entire surface is a glossy brown.

FOR THE BROILER METHOD: Position the oven rack so the custards will be 2 to 3 inches from the broiler, and heat the broiler. Return the ramekins to the baking dish. Fill the dish with ice water almost to the top of the custards. Position the pan under the heat source. The sugar should begin to caramelize in 3 to 4 minutes; watch carefully so they don't burn.

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Reviews

8/14/09

blogcatalog says:

Wow. That looks seriously illegally delicious.

8/14/09

jwarn says:

Thanks...I plan to try your scones as well!

3/30/10

BiteMe says:

This looks amazing and simple. I love coconut and creme brulee. I will try this very soon!

7/12/10

aldentegourmet says:

Hello jwarn, What a Yummy dessert!Love the color combination :)
I want a bite ;)

7/16/10

isohungry says:

This look so Delicious dessert.. I love any desserts with coconut..This would go well with a glass of cold green tea..

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2/03/11

TammyGirl says:

Mmmm, that looks simply lovely and delicious! I love coconut!

3/13/11

Theresa111 says:

Creme Brulee is always a classic standard to enjoy. I love it!

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