Description
Brazilian Coconut Pudding (Pudim de Coco) is a luscious, creamy dessert made with condensed milk, coconut milk, shredded coconut, and eggs, topped with a golden caramel layer. It’s simple to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)
2 tablespoons water (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat without stirring. Cook until it turns a deep golden brown.
- Quickly pour the caramel into a 9-inch round cake or flan pan, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool.
- In a blender, mix sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, whole milk, eggs, salt, and shredded coconut until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture over the cooled caramel in the pan.
- Place the pan into a larger roasting pan and add hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides, creating a water bath.
- Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set and a knife inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate to release the flan.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or plant-based milk.
Toasting the shredded coconut before blending adds a nuttier flavor.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced variation.
A splash of dark rum makes a grown-up version.
Swirl in melted dark chocolate for a coconut-chocolate fusion.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best served cold.
To unmold, let the pan sit at room temperature for a few minutes or dip in warm water briefly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pudding)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
