Emeril's coconut pudding

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eachesEgg yolks
½cupBrown sugar
1pinchFresh grated nutmeg
1tablespoonPure vanilla extract
2tablespoonsFull flavored rum
1cupMilk
1cupCoconut milk
5tablespoonsButter; melted
2cupsFresh grated coconut
2cupsFresh bread crumbs
4eachesEgg whites; sweetened and
Whipped to stiff peaks

Directions

Preheat the oven to 35o degrees F. Grease a large oven-proof baking dish.

In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and rum together. Whisk in the milk and coconut milk. Add the butter, fresh coconut and bread crumbs. Whisk well. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Increase the temperature to 450 degrees F. Spread the meringue over the top of the pudding evenly. Place in the oven for a couple of minutes or until golden brown.

From: Emeril Live on Food TV Entered by: Roy Olsen