Coconut Sweets Food

EASY THAI BANANA COCONUT CUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Prepare 4 to 6 ramekins for the dessert by greasing them with a little oil. If you have banana leaves, make a lining with them by cutting two or more wide strips and pressing them into the ramekin (like a cross or a basket).
• Place the coconut milk, sugar, eggs, banana, and flavoring in a blender or food processor. Blend or process for 30 seconds. If you don't have a blender or processor, simply mix the ingredients together in a bowl with a fork or whisk for 1 minute, or until the sugar has dissolved.
• Pour the mixture into the ramekins, filling each one 3/4 full.
• Place the ramekins in a flat-bottomed glass dish (a lasagna or casserole dish works well). Fill part-way with water-up to 1/2 the height of the ramekins-and carefully place the dish in the oven.
• Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the custard has set and is firm.
• Serve the ramekins either hot, cold or at room temperature. If desired, sprinkle with a little dry shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened. Coconut milk is used in many Thai desserts as well as savory dishes. For those who want creaminess but are eating dairy-free, it is a useful ingredient. You may also want to make a Mango Custard and enjoy another tropical fruit flavor.

COCONUT SWEETS

Steps:

• Line a baking tray with parchment.
• Place the coconut in a pan with the water and sugar.
• Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
• Stir in the ground cloves and lime juice and increase heat.
• Cool, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mixture has thickened and become dark golden brown.
• Drop spoonfuls of the mixture on to the lined tray, pressing down with the back of the spoon to flatten it lightly into chunky, irregular pieces.
• Leave to cool before eating.

COCONUT ICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Using a wooden spoon, mix together the condensed milk and icing sugar in a large bowl. It will get very stiff. Work the coconut into the mix until it's well combined - use your hands, if you like.
• Split the mix into two and knead a very small amount of food colouring into one half. Dust a board with icing sugar, then shape each half into a smooth rectangle and place one on top of the other. Roll with a rolling pin, re-shaping with your hands every couple of rolls, until you have a rectangle of two-tone coconut ice about 3cm thick.
• Transfer to a plate or board and leave uncovered for at least 3 hrs or ideally overnight to set. Cut into squares with a sharp knife and pack into bags or boxes. These will keep for up to a month at least, if stored in an airtight container.

COCONUT SWEET BREAD - TRINIDAD

Steps:

• Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt four times.
• Add sugar and fruit; blend evenly.
• Add coconut, cinamon and grated nutmeg and stir well.
• In another bowl combine the whipped eggs, milk, essence and cooled melted butter. Mix well.
• Make a well in the flour mixture.
• Pour the egg mixture into the well and stir with a spoon. Batter will be heavy and mixture will be fairly stiff.
• DO NOT KNEAD or bread will be tough. Mix entirely by spoon, assisted by a knife.
• Pile into 2 non-stick or greased loaf tins.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
• OPTIONAL: When done, glaze with mixture of 1 tablespoon sugar and one tablespoon water. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and Return to the oven for 3 -4 minutes.