Coconut Curd Junket

This produces a wonderfully light dessert, similar to an intensely flavored, opaque coconut jelly! Try topping with fresh fruit for an extra-special treat.

• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 ½ cups water, divided
• 4 tablespoons superfine sugar
• ¼ ounce agar-agar
• 1 cup sweetened cream of coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small pan, dissolve the agar-agar in 1 1/4 cups water over medium heat.

Step 2

In another pan, combine the sugar, remaining 1 1/4 cups water, milk, coconut cream, and almond extract over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Pour the sugar mixture into a bowl then add the agar-agar mixture, making sure to blend well. Set in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours, or until set. Cut into cubes and place in serving bowls, topping with fruit if desired.