Make these easy, individual pudding desserts from scratch and you will get rave reviews. They are creamy, lemony but sweet and make the perfect dessert for a special event, or just make them because you want to.
8 lemon sandwich cookies (or vanilla)
¾ c. sugar
¼ c. cornstarch
1 can ( oz) coconut milk
1 c. heavy cream
3 egg yolks
1 T. lemon zest
1 T. butter, cut into small pieces
1 T. lemon juice
Reddi-wip
toasted coconut
Place sandwich cookies in a ziplock bag; break into small pieces with a mallet or a rolling pin. Divide cookie pieces between 4 small jars or parfait cups.
Whisk sugar and cornstarch together in a large pan/pot. In a large liquid measuring cup, combine coconut milk, cream, egg yolks and lemon zest; whisk to combine. Slowly pour the liquid into the sugar mixture, whisking the whole time to avoid clumps.
Place the pan/pot over medium-low heat and heat slowly, whisking often. Once it starts to thicken a little bit, change to a rubber spatula; stir continuously until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the pan/pot from the heat; stir in butter until melted; stir in the lemon juice. (A few drops of yellow food coloring can be added, if desired.) Carefully pour the mixture into the jars over the cookie crumbs.
Press a piece of plastic wrap over the top of each jar. Refrigerate until it is set up, at least 1 hour.
Before serving, top pudding with Reddi-wip and garnish with toasted coconut.