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Coconut custard tart

Quick and easy dessert

Crustless tart with custard, topped with coconut layer

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

Rating  5.0 from 1 reviews

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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Making of tart
Add eggs, one at a time
Coconut custard tart in making
Just the milk to be added
Coconut custard tart in making 3
Ready-to-bake

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  1. Heyblondie says

    July 26, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    This is the recipe I looked for for years- the three layers lend the essential elements of density, creaminess, and a crispy, delicate topping. It has been a runaway hit at every single gathering I’ve brought it to and deservedly, it has been renamed it Coconut Rockstar… : )

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    • Aileen says

      August 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you so much for your comment. It is great to know that our recipes are being enjoyed!!

      Reply

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