Microwave Lime and Coconut Puddings: The Quick, Fragrant, and Irresistible Dessert

Microwave lime and coconut puddings are a soft, fragrant, and slightly exotic dessert, perfect when you crave something sweet but don’t have time for long preparations. In just a few minutes and with few ingredients, you get a light and aromatic treat, ideal at the end of a meal or as a spoon dessert to share.

Microwave puddings with lime and coconut

A simple and very quick spoon dessert: these lime and coconut puddings are cooked directly in the microwave, without an oven. The base is soft, with a citrus note and the tropical scent of coconut. Perfect to serve in a cup with whipped cream and lime zest.

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 tazze

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: International cuisine

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 100 gr plain flour
• 50 gr grated coconut shredded
• 100 gr caster sugar
• 2 cucchiaini grated lime zest
• 125 ml coconut milk
• 60 ml lime juice fresh
• 1 nr egg
• 50 gr melted butter
• 1 cucchiaino baking powder
• q.b. whipped cream for garnish
• lime and coconut zest toasted, for decoration

Equipment

• Large bowl
• hand whisk
• Spoon silicone or wood
• cups microwave safe (from 250 ml)
• Microwave
• fine grater for lime
• ice cream scoop or serving spoon

Method

 

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, shredded coconut, sugar, lime zest, and baking powder. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the coconut milk, lime juice, and melted butter.
3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.
4. Distribute the batter into 4 slightly greased 250 ml cups.
5. Cook the puddings one at a time in the microwave at 800 W for about 90-100 seconds, until puffed and cooked through the center.
6. Let rest for a minute, then garnish with whipped cream, lime zest, and toasted coconut.
7. Serve warm.

Why you will love this recipe

These microwave lime and coconut puddings perfectly combine speed and flavor: the microwave ensures immediate cooking while keeping the interior soft and moist. The coconut adds an exotic and naturally sweet note, while lime brings freshness. Also, using coconut milk makes the dessert easier to digest and suitable for those looking for a lactose-free alternative. A perfect recipe even for beginners.