Non-Dairy Coconut Pudding

Submitted by rabbit burn

"Having dairy allergies I have to watch what I eat. SO I try to come up with recipes using dairy substitutes."

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• coconut pudding

• 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 dash salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, plus enough water to make 2 cups of liquid .. do not use the light coconut milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated coconut

directions

1. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk. Cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly for 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and Coconut.
2. After pudding has cooled either pour into cooled pre-baked pie crust or ovenproof bowl.
3. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading evenly to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges.
4. Bake at 350°F in top half of oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly or refrigerate.