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Crème Coconut

Modified: Dec 29, 2021 · Published: Feb 15, 2017 · by Ramona

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A batch of yummy creme coconut.

Who doesn't like a coconut dessert? Well, I do know a couple of people that are not the biggest coconut fans but most I know will absolutely love this super lush dessert. But for a coconut fan, this creme coconut is pure heaven.

It is gluten-free, it is absolutely perfect sweetness wise (for my taste buds), it has a lovely soft, creamy, velvety texture - in one word, it is heavenly and soooooo LOVELY.

I am not sure if this is your type of dessert but you have guessed it, it is definitely mine. Made it only about 4 times in the last 3 weeks alone ? ? and this is because this coconut, milk and eggs delight is unbelievably good and kids kept on wanting it more and more, not to mention myself. Of course, it was the kids and mummy obeyed every single time.

It is something pretty similar with the crème caramel (I will post this delicious recipe very soon) that my mum used to make when I was a kid which I used to love so much. She still does and I still love it very, very much.

So, as I was saying, this recipe is pretty similar to that with the only difference that it replaces one or two ingredients. So, if you like crème caramel, you will love this crème coconut.

I will tell you all about it in a second but if coconut is your thing as much as it’s mine, go for it! Just start looking for the ingredients in your pantry now.  Absolutely go for it!  It is definitely the best pudding you've had in years. It’s a promise?

I will tell you what I adore about this dessert, well, of course firstly it's its texture that is moist and milky, its coconutty taste and the desiccated coconut texture and sweetness at the top of the milky bit.

It’s what it really makes it simply divine!  Try it and you will see where I come from and what I’m going on about.

I meant to put this recipe up for quite a while but now, I have to because I've been told so by quite a few of my friends. Here it is guys!! Sorry about the pictures but if you absolutely insist, I have no choice but to post those. Will try some better shots when I get to.

Here are some more coconut recipes you may like:

  • Coconut sambal with red chilli
  • Red lentil dhal with coconut milk and quail eggs
  • Spelt flour, coconut, quince jam and peach homemade galette

Here's this super easy 5 ingredients recipe as I do know you really want to see it on your plate and get to bake it now.

A batch of yummy creme coconut.

Crème coconut

This creme coconut delight is only requiring five ingredients like condensed milk, coconut milk and desiccated coconut, eggs and milk. The outcome is divine.
4.99 from 75 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Ramona's Cuisine
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Equipment

  • ovenproof dish
  • glass bowl
  • spatula
  • whisker or an electric hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 397 g condensed milk 1 can
  • 270 ml coconut milk ⅔ of a 400 ml can
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 330 ml milk
  • 110 g coconut (desiccated)
Metric - US Imperial

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 190C (375 F).This recipe will have the simplest ever instruction as you will need to mix all ingredients in a bowl, whisk nicely to incorporate everything. Place in a pre-greased oven dish (approx 9-10 in) or ramekins.
  • Pour over the mixture into desired baking dishes.
  • Bake at 190C or 375F for 20-35 min depending on the dish size. It is easy to say when is ready. The beautiful golden colour will be the best indicator as well as the fact that it becomes nice and solid so another way of testing it for readiness is to touch the top of the desert with your finger (mainly by the middle area if the dish is a larger one). If it feels solid, it's done.

Notes

If you decide to use ramekins, you will need to pour the mixture in maybe using a ladle and mixing continuously as you want to spread the desiccated coconut evenly across;  this is because, as I was saying earlier, the desiccated coconut will end up at the top forming a top layer which is the sweetest part of the dessert. You would definitely like your desert to be a fairly balanced one.
A creme coconut close-up: prepare your spoon!
If some ramekins will have loads of it and some a lot less your dessert will be slightly unbalanced with some being too sweet and others a lot less.
Here is my top tip: To avoid any disappointment for this gorgeous dessert, simply pour the whole mixture into one dish and bake. The baking dish you’d need should be no larger than a 20cm x 20cm, but it can be a smaller and deeper dish and you will end up with a chunkier creamy and coconutty beauty so, just go for it with whatever comes to your hands first.
If using ramekins the baking time will obviously differ to the one dish dessert which will take about 10-12 minutes longer.
I do love my creme coconut to have some depth, so I use a deeper dish rather than a shallow one to have as a result more of that silky and milky part topped by a generous layer of desiccated coconut.
Oh, but the reality is that whichever way you’d go, just get it started and.....tuck in! Enjoy this super delicious and lush dessert! You will never forget it! 
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how you liked it, did you give it a twist, all in all how it turned out for you, why not leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ramonascuisine. 

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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Comments

  1. Vee says

    June 12, 2025 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    Can I make this without the dessicated coconut? I have everything else

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 02, 2025 at 1:17 pm

      Hi Vee, you can -desiccated coconut it adds texture and some more flavor but you can leave it out. Get some and make it with and see which version you like? 😉
      Thanks so much for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. AmyK says

    January 12, 2025 at 5:06 pm

    4 stars
    Mine was a flop. I followed instructions but probably made a mistake somewhere. It looks like a disaster but smells terrific.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      January 20, 2025 at 6:59 pm

      Amy, I am sorry to hear this, I am sure it was edible though.
      I have made this soo many times and it never failed. Could have been that you have mistaken or forgotten to add an ingredient? I would definitely give it another go.

      Reply
  3. Lilly says

    December 01, 2024 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    This was the best desert I’ve ever tasted I love both eggs and coconut though.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 02, 2024 at 2:19 am

      Thank you Lilly 🙏🏻❤️

      Reply
  4. Biljana Bratic says

    July 10, 2024 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    Greetings from Sydney, AUSTRALIA.. love this dessert xx

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 14, 2024 at 6:56 am

      Hey Biljana!! Love and hugs from London! I’m so glad you love my desert. I hope you will try other recipes too! 🙌🙏🏻😘

      Reply
  5. Lozza says

    July 03, 2024 at 6:03 am

    5 stars
    Wow this was so easy and scrumptious! My son wanted to make us an easy dessert so I googled and found this recipe and we all love it! I love how it separates to be custard on the bottom and coconut cake on the top! So good! Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      July 07, 2024 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you so much Lozza, I am so glad you got to see my recipe and thanks for giving it a try too. It is definitely my favourite ever dessert if you ask me as I am such a custard lover. And the coconut...oh la la! Perfection!

      Reply
  6. Cano says

    November 15, 2023 at 9:08 pm

    Can recipe work without condensed milk???

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      November 17, 2023 at 12:16 pm

      Hi Cano, yes, you can add some sugar according to your liking.

      Reply
  7. Tim says

    September 06, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Please send me a link to sign up to receive all your recipe blogs.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      September 07, 2022 at 11:48 am

      Hi Tim,
      I am currently working on reinstating the newsletter - bare with me for a few more days 😉 thanks so much
      Ramona

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth says

    August 19, 2021 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! We loved it!

    Reply
  9. Sloan says

    August 18, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great dessert! I love all things coconut.

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    August 16, 2021 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is making me drool!

    Reply
  11. Kayla DiMaggio says

    August 16, 2021 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    Oh this creme coconut is delightful! So delicious!

    Reply
  12. Jean says

    August 15, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    5 stars
    The smell of coconut fills the whole kitchen, you can never go wrong with a coconut dessert.

    Reply
  13. Michelle | Taste As You Go says

    August 15, 2021 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    This was a hit! The notes were key in helping me get this one right -- thanks for those!

    Reply
  14. Dianne says

    May 15, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Hi and thanks for the recipe. Dumb question, is this meant to be served warm or cold?

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 15, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Hi Dianne,
      It can be served cold or hot. It is delicious either way 😉 Enjoy it and let me know if you make it, how you liked it.

      Reply
  15. Stine Mari says

    March 20, 2020 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    Oh girl, I know what I'll be making this weekend (or can I have it for lunch now??) It looks so good and I've been craving BOTH condensed milk AND coconut lately, so you really hit the spot with this recipe!

    Reply
  16. Kallah says

    December 27, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Can you please state how big the cans are? 1/2 a can does not help when they are sold in different sizes.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 27, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Hi Kallah, sure!
      Thank you for getting i n touch.
      The condensed milk I am using the 397g (14 oz) and the coconut milk can is 400ml (13.53 fl oz). You need 2/3 of that.
      I hope you will enjoy this dessert, let me know if yu liked it 😉

      Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 27, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      I have updated the sizes/weights and so on for ease. Please do let me know if anything remains unclear, I will be more than happy to clarify. Thank you Kallah! 😉

      Reply
  17. Mayuri Patel says

    December 13, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, what a tempting dessert. Who can say no to coconut. Bookmarking it to try it out.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 14, 2018 at 5:27 am

      Thank you so much Mayuri, please do let me know how you found this delicious coconut dessert. Thanks again 😉

      Reply
  18. Jagruti Dhanecha says

    December 13, 2018 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Totally agree, who doesn't like this exotic dessert! Look so delish and beautiful pictures.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 14, 2018 at 5:26 am

      Thank you so much for your very kind comments Jagruti. 😉

      Reply
  19. Amanda says

    December 13, 2018 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    I love coconut and this recipe looks so easy too. I always have a tin of coconut milk at home so guess what I will be making next?!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 14, 2018 at 5:25 am

      thank you so much Amanda!
      I do hope you will like it as much as we do. Enjoy it my lovely and I do hope you will let me know how you and your family/friends liked it 😉 xx

      Reply
  20. Geetha Priyanka says

    December 13, 2018 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    How delicious this recipe sounds with coconut milk and desiccated coconut yum yum!! All the tips you have mentioned are so useful to get it right. Definitely a must try recipe.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 14, 2018 at 5:24 am

      Thank you so much Geetha, I am super glad you liked this delightful creme coconut recipe and found the tips helpful.

      Reply
  21. Claudia says

    December 13, 2018 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    Just a few ingredients to make something that looks sooooo delicious? I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      December 14, 2018 at 5:22 am

      Thank you Claudia, it is a real treat and super easy to make. You are very welcome indeed and I do hope you will make it and like it. 😉

      Reply
  22. Brian Jones says

    May 17, 2018 at 3:36 am

    5 stars
    This sounds wonderful, I only worked out how to make my own condensed milk a couple of months ago as we can't get it here... Must give this a try!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 20, 2018 at 6:29 am

      Hi Brian,
      It is not a difficult task but just a litle time consuming - worth trying with a homemade condensed milk. I am sure it will taste even better - it is a must try for sure - we love it especially kids mmmmmmmmm 😉

      Reply
  23. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    May 16, 2018 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    How delish is this? I love anything with coconut, so this is right up my alley! Can't wait to try.

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 20, 2018 at 6:26 am

      Thank you Julie,
      I’d definitely love your feedback on it 😉
      Enjoy! xx

      Reply
  24. Jacqueline Debono says

    May 16, 2018 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    There's so much for me to like about this recipe. I love creme caramel. I love coconut and it sounds so easy. Def going to try it!

    Reply
    • Ramona says

      May 20, 2018 at 6:25 am

      Thank you Jacqui, oh yes, it is so yummy - definitely give this a try - it is delicious and ready in a flash easiest dessert ever. Please do let me know if you have made it, how you liked it -I’d definitely love to hear back from you lovely.

      Reply
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