Seychellois Coconut Custard Tart

Seychellois Coconut Custard Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the tropical flavors of coconut with a rich custard filling, all nestled in a buttery pastry crust.

Seychellois Coconut Custard Tart

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, pulse the flour, butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the dough into a tart pan and chill for 15 minutes. Then, bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Spread the desiccated coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk until just simmering.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the hot coconut milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  7. Pour the custard mixture into the pre-baked tart shell and sprinkle the toasted coconut on top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.
  9. Allow the tart to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Tart pan Baking sheet Saucepan Whisk

Tools

Oven Food processor

Serving suggestions

Serve the Seychellois Coconut Custard Tart with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some toasted coconut on top of the whipped cream or ice cream before serving.

Cost

$10