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Pandan Coconut Pudding with Gula Aren Caramel

Silky Indonesian pandan custard infused with coconut essence, crowned with glossy gula aren caramel. This Fat Switch version swaps traditional condensed milk for evaporated milk and reduces coconut cream by half—slashing 230 calories (40%) while keeping every drop of tropical magic intact.

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

345

Calories

16g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 tsp pandan paste (or 4 fresh pandan leaves, blended)
✓ 3/4 cup evaporated milk
✓ 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream
✓ 1/2 cup light coconut milk
✓ 2 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
✓ 2 tbsp honey
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1/4 tsp sea salt
✓ 200ml whole milk

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the base: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks and 1 whole egg with honey until pale and ribbony (about 2 minutes). Sift in 1 tbsp cornstarch to prevent lumps.

2. Infuse the coconut milk: Pour 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream and 1/2 cup light coconut milk into a small saucepan. Add pandan paste and stir continuously over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant. Do not boil.

3. Temper the eggs: Slowly pour the warm coconut mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This prevents scrambling. Add 200ml whole milk, vanilla, and sea salt. Whisk until smooth.

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4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 3/4 cup evaporated milk and stir continuously for 8–10 minutes until the pudding coats the back of a spoon and steams gently. Do not boil.

5. Steam-set the pudding: Divide the pudding equally into 4 heat-safe ramekins or small bowls. Place them in a large baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the ramekin sides. Steam in a preheated 160°C (320°F) oven for 12–15 minutes until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.

6. Make gula aren caramel: In a small saucepan, combine 100g chopped gula aren, 3 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat. Stir gently for 4–5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and darkens to deep amber. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp fleur de sel. Cool for 1 minute.

7. Finish and serve: Pour warm gula aren caramel over each pudding immediately before serving. Garnish with 1/2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes per bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature within 1 hour for best pandan aroma.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories345 kcal

Protein16g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#Indonesian pandan dessert#gula aren caramel sauce#light coconut pudding recipe

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