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Mango Custard

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 6
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe mangoes or enough to make 1 cup pureed mango
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk. scalded
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Peel mango and remove the seed.
  • Process mangoes in a food processor or blender until smooth to get the pulp. Set aside 1cup.
  • Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until frothy.
  • Add lime rind to the egg. This will help remove most of the fresh “eggy” scent.
  • Add sugar and salt beat until blended
  • Gradually add milk, mango puree and vanilla extract, beating at low speed until blended.
  • Pour custard mixture into 8 (6-ounce) or 6 (5-ounce) custard cups, ramekins, etc.
  • Set the custard cups in a roasting pan. Add hot water to a depth of 1 inch. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove ramekins/ custard cups from water carefully.
  • Serve mango custard at room temperature or chilled with mango slices and a dollop of whipped cream topping.