Coconut Custard

Name: Coconut Custard
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup milk; 3 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 eggs (optional); 5 cups shredded fresh coconut; vanilla

1
1 1/2 cup milk
2
3 cups sugar
3
1 tablespoon butter
4
6 eggs (optional)
5
5 cups shredded fresh coconut
6
vanilla

Ingredients

1
1 1/2 cup milk
2
3 cups sugar
3
1 tablespoon butter
4
6 eggs (optional)
5
5 cups shredded fresh coconut
6
vanilla

Directions

1
A heat the milk, sugar, and butter over low heat, stirring until the mixture reaches a thread stage (when you lift the spoon, the mixture forms a thread)
2
Remove from heat and let cool
3
Add in the beaten eggs and shredded coconut
4
Return to low heat, whisking constantly and scraping the sides and bottom of the pan to prevent the mixture from sticking
5
Cook until it's thick enough to hold its shape
6
Let cool completely.