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Creamy Cajun Skillet

Creamy Cajun Skillet

Make this Creamy Cajun Skillet dessert! Our silky coconut milk custard recipe is an easy, elegant, & gluten-free French treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 400 ml full-fat coconut milk about 1 2/3 cups
  • 100 g granulated sugar about 1/2 cup
  • 1 pod vanilla bean
  • 1 tbsp zest of one lemon or lime optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven-safe ramekins 4-6
  • Deep baking dish or roasting pan
  • Measuring jug

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and prepare ramekins for the water bath.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until combined.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk and sprinkle in the sugar; whisk until mostly dissolved.
  4. Split the vanilla bean pod, scrape out the seeds, and add both seeds and pod to the mixture, stirring gently.
  5. Add a pinch of salt and optional citrus zest; whisk to incorporate.
  6. Pour the custard mixture evenly into the ramekins.
  7. In a deep baking dish, place the ramekins and fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  9. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dessert is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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