Sri Lankan Watalappan
This baked custard like dessert is one of the most popular desserts in Sri Lanka.
You will need:
- 100ml water
- 250g grated jaggery
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups coconut milk (canned)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 65g cashews, chopped
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 140 C
- Over low heat, add water & jaggery into a saucepan.
- Once the jaggery has melted, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. Once the jaggery has completely melted, remove it from heat and allow it to cool
- Once the mixture is cool add in the beaten eggs, cardamom powder & vanilla
- Grease a baking tray or pyrex dish with butter and fill it with the mixture. We recommend placing the dish in a tray filled with water while baking.
- Bake in the oven for around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- It is cooked when the centre is slightly firm & set.
- Can be served warm or cold. Keep refrigerated if not serving immediately.
Best served sprinkled with chopped cashew nuts.
This is a favourite recipe by Nimesha Lakmali from Ma’s Kitchen in Sri Lanka.
