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Wattalapan

Wattalapan, one of the most popular desserts of Sri Lanka, is a sort of relatively dense flan with an incredibly silky texture, whose scents reflect the exoticism and cultural blend of this island.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian , Sri Lankan

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. palm sugar , grated
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 oz. cashew nuts , roasted unsalted, halved or crushed
Material
  • 4 (7 oz.) ramekins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 300F/150C.
  2. In a saucepan, add the palm sugar, coconut milk, spices and vanilla.
  3. Heat the pan on low heat, and stir for 5 minutes, until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Reserve and let cool, stirring occasionally.
  5. When the mixture is lukewarm, break the eggs in a large salad bowl and whisk until they are pale and creamy.
  6. Gradually add the coconut milk mixture and whisk for 2 minutes.
  7. Filter the mixture through a fine sieve.
  8. Divide the dish into 4 ramekins and place in a large, shallow oven dish.
  9. Fill this dish with boiling water to get to the middle of the ramekins.
  10. Bake in a bain-marie (water bath) for 30 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle half of the cashews and cook for another 10 minutes.
  12. Remove the ramekins from the bain-marie and allow to cool.
  13. Refrigerate for 3 hours before tasting.
  14. Sprinkle each ramekin with the remaining cashews just before serving.