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Thai Coconut Custard Dessert (Khanom Tuay Recipe)

This khanom tuay recipe is an authentic Thai coconut custard dessert that's gluten-free, vegan, sweet, and creamy!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 339 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

BOTTOM LAYER
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar see notes
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 Pandan leaves optional
TOP LAYER
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Warm your ceramic bowls in a steamer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Use your hand to mix coconut sugar, water, and pandan leaves (if using) in a glass bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Knead coconut milk into the sugar mixture until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, blend tapioca and rice flour together. Slowly whisk in the coconut sugar liquid.
  5. Strain the combined mixture to remove any lumps.
  6. Pour just over a tablespoon of this mixture into each bowl. Steam for 10 minutes, then get started on the next layer.
  7. In a new large bowl, mix rice flour with salt.
  8. Slowly add water and coconut milk to the flour, whisking as you go.
  9. Strain the coconut milk mixture to ensure it’s smooth.
  10. Once the bottom layer is firm, carefully spoon the white layer mixture on top until it reaches just below the blue border. Steam for 5–10 minutes until firm. Some people like it better when the coconut oil separates, you can do this by steaming for longer. Allow the dessert to cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • The top layer is a bit salty and the bottom layer is sweet. Combine the two in one bite for a perfect flavor balance.
  • Coconut sugar

Nutrition Information

Calories 339kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 339

% Daily Value*

Calories 339kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.