Coconut Pumpkin Custard

Tropical Traditions recently sent me a 32-ounce jar of Virgin Coconut Oil to review. Now I had to think about something wonderful to make. But my brain was in a holiday stupor. So it was lucky for me, they have a wonderful assortment of recipes on their website. And since I'm still craving pumpkin, I decided to make their Coconut Pumpkin Custard. It's an unusual combination that I wouldn't have thought of on my own.
   

Coconut oil
3 large eggs
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
14 oz coconut milk
2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Toasted coconut, optional
Whipped cream, optional

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 5 8 oz custard cups/ramekins with coconut oil.

2. Whip the eggs with a whisk or a blender until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and whisk/blend until smooth and well mixed.

3. Divide batter between the 5 prepared ramekins. Set the cups into a large baking pan. Fill with 1/2 inch of water.

4. Bake for 40 minutes (or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean).

5. Cover each with foil and refrigerate until completely cooled. Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut to serve.

Servings: 5
Preparation Time: 8 minutes