🥥 Creamy Baked Coconut Pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
• 1 tablespoon butter

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Instructions:

1. Mix the base:
   In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir well until smooth.
2. Cook:
   Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
3. Add eggs:
   In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Add a few spoonfuls of the hot mixture to the eggs (to temper them), then pour the eggs back into the saucepan. Stir quickly.
4. Add flavor:
   Mix in butter, vanilla, and shredded coconut. Stir until the pudding becomes creamy and smooth.
5. Bake:
   Pour the mixture into small oven-safe bowls. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–20 minutes, until the tops are golden.
6. Cool and serve:
   Let cool slightly, sprinkle with shredded coconut on top, and serve warm or chilled.

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Tip:
For extra flavor, add a touch of lemon zest or a spoon of condensed milk.