Pawpaw Custard

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 22

Delicious Pawpaw Custard Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

390

Sugar

30g

Fat

21g

Pawpaw Custard is a classic dessert that is popular in Caribbean and African cuisine. It is made by combining ripe pawpaw with sweetened custard and baking in a water bath. The result is a silky smooth custard with a tropical flavor that is perfect for warm weather or special occasions.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Use a fork to mash the pawpaw and coconut together in a bowl.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix the half-and-half, vanilla, eggs, salt, sugar, and orange zest until well combined.
4.	Add the pawpaw mixture to the bowl with the liquid ingredients and mix until smooth.
5.	Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and pour it into a baking dish.
6.	Place the dish in a larger baking dish and fill with hot water to create a water bath.
7.	Bake for 45 minutes until the custard is set and golden on top. Let it cool before serving.

PROS

Pawpaw Custard is a delicious and unique dessert that is a great way to use up ripe pawpaws.

It is easy to make and can be adapted to suit different tastes by adjusting the amount of sugar or adding spices like cinnamon.

CONS

This recipe requires a water bath, which can be tricky and time-consuming to set up.

The custard may also be too sweet for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pawpaws are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
This recipe also contains eggs, which are a good source of protein and choline.
However, the custard is high in sugar and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 cup pawpaw , pulp of
	2 ounces grated coconut
	1 1/4 cups half-and-half
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	3 eggs , beaten
	1 dash salt
	2 ounces sugar ( superfine preferred )
	1 orange , zest of , serrated