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Coconut Pudding with Strawberries

By
Andrew Chase
This Asian-inspired pudding with an unusual airy texture makes a tasty base for ripe Canadian strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups  (550 mL)  coconut milk
  • 1 packet (7 g) gelatin
  • 5 egg whites
  • 7 tbsp  (100 mL)  granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp  (45 mL)  cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup  (125 mL)  whipping cream
  • Coconut Custard Sauce:
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 cup  (250)  coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup  (75 mL)  packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  ground cardamom (Substitute 1/2 tsp/2 mL vanilla extract)
  • Strawberry Topping:
  • 1-1/2 lbs  (750 g)  strawberries, sliced
  • 3 tbsp  (45 mL)  granulated sugar
  • pinch each salt and cayenne pepper

Preparation

In small bowl, place 1/2 cup/125 mL of the coconut milk; sprinkle gelatin over top. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat egg whites and 2 tbsp/30 mL of the sugar until stiff but not dry. Set aside.

Whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup/60 mL of the remaining coconut milk. Set aside.

In saucepan over medium heat, whisk together remaining coconut milk, cream, gelatin mixture and remaining sugar; bring to boil. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.

Reduce heat to low; thoroughly whisk in egg white mixture. Cook, stirring, until very hot (do not allow to simmer), about 4 minutes to cook egg whites. Scrape into serving dish; let cool on rack. Chill.

Coconut Custard Sauce: In saucepan, whisk all ingredients together; heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats spoon (do not allow to simmer), about 12 minutes. Strain through fine sieve into bowl; let cool. Chill.

Strawberry Topping: Stir all ingredients together. Chill, stirring once or twice.

Serve pudding with Strawberry Topping and Coconut Custard Sauce.

Makes 8 servings.

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