Light Coconut Crème Brûlée in Coconut Shell

Name: Light Coconut Crème Brûlée in Coconut Shell
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 80 g fresh coconut flesh; 150 ml light cream; 250 ml low-fat milk; 30 g sugar; 25 g cornstarch; 2 egg yolks; 1 vanilla bean or vanilla extract (or 1 tsp); 15 g brown sugar (for caramelizing)

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: light cream → try oat cream
Not dairy-free: light cream → try oat cream
Not egg-free: egg yolks → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
Not low-FODMAP: light cream → try lactose-free cream
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: sugar → try granulated sweetener (such as erythritol)
Not kidney-friendly: low-fat milk → try rice milk

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

↳ Imported from Instagram

About this recipe

A lightened coconut custard made with low-fat milk and single cream, thickened with cornflour and vanilla, then caramelised with brown sugar. Served in coconut shells for an elegant finish to dinner.

Prep

10m

Cook

Rest

180m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 15m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

80 g fresh coconut flesh
150 ml light cream
250 ml low-fat milk
30 g sugar
25 g cornstarch
2 egg yolks
1 vanilla bean or vanilla extract — or 1 tsp
15 g brown sugar — for caramelizing

Instructions

Step by step

1
Add coconut flesh, milk, light cream, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and vanilla to a blender. Blend until smooth.
2
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve for an extra silky texture.
3
Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
4
Divide between 4 small ramekins or coconut shells and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until fully chilled.
5
Sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar over each portion.
6
Caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch until golden and crisp.
7
Let the caramel set for a minute, then serve immediately.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

220kcal

Protein

4.5g

Carbs

26.7g

Fat

9.1g

Fibre

1.2g

Sugar

12.5g

Sodium

65mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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#Dessert #coconut