by robinbeth
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Expand1 vanilla bean Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons cornstarch Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons dried, finely grated, unsweetened coconut Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon sea salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, well mixed Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 ounces white chocolate, shaved or chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Using a small sharp knife, slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds from the pod with the knife tip into a 2 quart saucepan. Add the dried coconut, cornstarch, sugar, and salt into the pan and whisk together. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is evenly blended and there are no lumps.
Ask a question about this stepOver medium heat, slowly whisk in the heavy cream and coconut milk (make sure the coconut milk is well mixed before measuring, as it often separates in the can). Drop in the vanilla pod. Continue to stir briskly until the pudding thickens. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir for another two minutes.
Ask a question about this stepRemove the pan from the heat and stir in white chocolate. Immediately pour pudding into a bowl or individual cups, pulling out the vanilla pod. Sprinkle a little extra dried coconut on top. Press plastic wrap directly upon the pudding surface to prevent a skin from forming. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours or up to a couple of days.
Ask a question about this stepThis reminds me of my favorite coconut white chocolate gelato!
Coconut white chocolate gelato sounds amazing. Can it be found in a store, or just some lovely little neighborhood gelateria? Lindt makes a white chocolate coconut bar that is good in a pinch, but a little waxy.
It's made by Stella Gelato out of Eugene, OR. It's only sold in the Portland and Eugene areas.
Thanks! The white chocolate is very mild here; it just gives the pudding a richer vanilla flavor and creamier feel. Mmm.
Simply sublime! I love coconut and chocolate.....together in this pudding is heaven.
Mmmmm... I love coconut milk and the idea of it thickened into a pudding just plain makes me happy.