Guilt-free Coconut Creme Brulee

This is not THE classic creme brulee recipe, but it’s quite decent, especially considering it contains no cream and only 3 eggs. You can replace some of the milk for coconut milk for a stronger taste of coconut.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. In a saucepan, bring to boil the milk with the vanilla extract and coconut.
3. While the milk heats,  beat the eggs with the sugar and cornstarch in a mixing bowl until thick and creamy.
4.  Add the milk in the egg mixture a little at a time, stirring continually.
5. Pour the mixture into ramekins placed in a water bath and bake for 40 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the ramekins.
6. Remove from the water bath and let cool, then refrigerate at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with brown sugar and caramelize under broiler for about 1 minute.

Based on the book Qu’est-ce qu’on Mange?