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Lemon Coconut Dream Parfaits

Creamy layered parfaits featuring silky lemon coconut pudding, toasted coconut, cookie crumbs, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 parfaits
Course: Custards & Puddings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Coconut Pudding
  • 2 cups coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Parfait Layers
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla cookie crumbs
  • 1 cup toasted shredded coconut
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan.
  2. Add coconut milk and whole milk and cook until slightly thickened.
  3. Temper egg yolks and return to saucepan.
  4. Cook until thick and silky.
  5. Stir in butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  6. Chill pudding completely.
  7. Layer cookie crumbs, pudding, and toasted coconut in serving glasses.
  8. Top with whipped cream and garnish before serving.

Notes

For best texture, chill the pudding thoroughly before assembling the parfaits.