Coconut custard tart

Quick and easy dessert

Coconut custard tart

This crustless tart will provide the finishing touch to a meal without any special planning or effort. Basic ingredients are used. Everything is mixed together and put into the oven, and the result can be eaten hot, warm or cold – with or without the addition of custard, cream or ice cream.

The ingredients form a base, a custard layer and a lightly toasted coconut topping and could possibly pass as a very basic South African “Klappertert” (Coconut tart).

This tart gives that bit of sweetness that one hankers after, especially when it is cold and grey outside!

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Coconut custard tart

Prep time:  15 mins

Cook time:  35 mins

Total time:  50 mins

Serves: 6-8

Easy crustless tart that forms three layers - a thin base, a custard layer and a lightly toasted coconut topping.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ stick (2 ounces) butter, room temperature
• 4 eggs
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
• 2 cups milk

Instructions

1. Beat the sugar, salt and butter together until fluffy.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
3. Mix in the vanilla.
4. Fold in the flour and coconut.
5. Add the milk and blend together.
6. Pour into a greased deep pie dish or an ovenproof dish with a 1½-quart capacity.
7. Bake at 350˚F for 30-40 minutes until just set.
8. Remove from the oven and serve warm or cold.

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