Coconut Pudding with Tropical Fruits
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced peeled pineapple
- 1/2 cup sliced peeled banana
- 1/2 cup diced peeled seeded papaya
- Ground cinnamon
- Bring milk to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
- Add coconut; remove from heat.
- Cover and let steep 20 minutes.
- Transfer to blender; puree until smooth.
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch and salt in small bowl to blend.
- Add to same saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in coconut mixture then egg.
- Stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- Mix in vanilla.
- Cool completely.
- (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
- Cover; chill.)
- Combine pineapple, banana and papaya in bowl.
- Divide half of fruit mixture among 4 wine glasses.
- Top with pudding then remaining fruit.
- Chill until cold, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
lowfat, coconut, sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg, vanilla, pineapple, banana, ground cinnamon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/coconut-pudding-with-tropical-fruits-101352 (may not work)