Easy
Cape Verdean
Manjarrete
Cape Verdean coconut custard dessert - silky and tropical.
35
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
2.00 cans
Coconut milk
400ml each
1.00 cup
Sugar
6.00
Egg yolks
3.00 tbsp
Cornstarch
1.00 tsp
Vanilla
0.50 cup
Shredded coconut
for garnish
1.00 tsp
Cinnamon
for garnish
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Heat coconut milk with half the sugar.
5 minutes
2
Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale.
3 minutes
3
Whisk cornstarch into egg mixture.
4
Gradually add hot coconut milk, whisking constantly.
5
Return to pan and cook, stirring until thick.
8 minutes
6
Add vanilla and pour into serving dishes.
7
Chill and garnish with coconut and cinnamon.