Indulge in the creamy and tropical flavors of coconut curd junket with this easy homemade recipe. The smooth texture of the curd combined with the exotic coconut flavor makes for a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup curd
Directions
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
- Slowly stir the cornstarch slurry into the coconut milk mixture and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture cool slightly before stirring in the curd.
- Pour the mixture into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Interesting Facts
Junket is a dessert made from milk, sugar, and rennet that has been popular in America since the colonial times.
Coconut milk adds a rich and creamy texture to the traditional junket dessert.
Curd is a dairy product made by curdling milk with an acid like lemon juice or vinegar.