Coconut custards with strawberries & lime

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Coconut custards with strawberries & lime
35 min.
6
427kcal

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Looking for a refreshing, tropical twist on a classic dessert? These Coconut Custards with Strawberries and Lime are the perfect balance of creamy, zesty, and fruity! This indulgent yet light treat is a great way to end any meal, offering the richness of coconut custard paired with the brightness of fresh strawberries and a zesty kick of lime. The smooth mascarpone adds a luscious texture, while the coconut elevates the flavor, making this dessert truly irresistible. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this dish is sure to impress. Plus, it's vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile option for a variety of dietary preferences. Ready in just 35 minutes and requiring only a few simple ingredients, this dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious. With a cool, creamy texture and a pop of vibrant color from the strawberries and lime, it's perfect for warm days when you need a refreshing dessert. Serve it chilled, and you'll have a show-stopping treat that's bound to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 150 ml custard sauce 
  • 100 creamed coconut 
  • 500 strawberries 
  • tsp juice of lime 
  • 85 powdered sugar 
  • 250 mascarpone cheese 
  •  lime zest finely grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Pour the custard into a small, heavy-based pan and grate in the creamed coconut.
  2. Heat gently until the coconut dissolves, then remove from the heat and leave to cool.
  3. Hull and halve two-thirds of the strawberries and put to one side. Blitz the rest with the lime juice and 2 tbsp of the icing sugar.
  4. Tip the mascarpone into a large bowl and beat in the cooled coconut custard.
  5. Add half of the lime zest and the remaining icing sugar and mix well until smooth.
  6. Take 6 large wine glasses or tumblers and spoon a little of the custard mixture into each. Follow with a layer of strawberry halves, cut faces to the outside of the glass.
  7. Pour over some strawberry sauce and then finish with another layer of custard. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and top with the remaining lime zest before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories427kcal
Protein5.2%
Fat65.08%
Carbs29.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.1
Glycemic Load
4.36
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.072174124096%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.4mg
Petunidin
0.09mg
Delphinidin
0.26mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
20.71mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.65mg
Epicatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
9.68mg
Naringenin
0.98mg
Kaempferol
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.02mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:426.54kcal
21.33%
Fat:31.75g
48.85%
Saturated Fat:22.5g
140.62%
Carbohydrates:32.62g
10.87%
Net Carbohydrates:30.32g
11.03%
Sugar:19.76g
21.95%
Cholesterol:56.86mg
18.95%
Sodium:55.69mg
2.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.71g
11.41%
Vitamin C:56.03mg
67.91%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.5%
Vitamin A:659.15IU
13.18%
Calcium:125.05mg
12.5%
Copper:0.2mg
9.96%
Phosphorus:97.71mg
9.77%
Fiber:2.3g
9.18%
Potassium:305.05mg
8.72%
Magnesium:32.34mg
8.09%
Folate:26.05µg
6.51%
Iron:1.15mg
6.37%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.35%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.94%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.97%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.24%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.68%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.58%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.54%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.38%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.07%
Vitamin K:2.03µg
1.94%