Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2009

I love coconut but hated this. I could barely taste coconut over the rum. I gave it 2 stars because my husband liked it.

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Dr. Westcott

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Pocatello, Idaho, USA

Living In: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2008

Simple & Delicious - my 2 favorite things in any recipe! This is very sweet and very much like flan. Keep in fridge and serve cold.

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RCZYZYK

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2008

This was a very interesting recipe. It seems to be a combination coconut cream pie/custard/flan. Because I prefer a creamy custard I substituted evaporated milk with 1/2 whipping cream, 1/2 vanilla soy milk. I used coconut milk instead of cream of coconut and bagged coconut flakes because they don't sell canned coconut flakes in syrup here. I put the glass pan on a towl in a deep cookie sheet which I placed in the oven and filled with water for even heating. After an hour, the custard was pale and beautifully cooked, so I sprinkled some white sugar (1/4 cup) on the top and broiled it on high until the top was golden and crunchy. Then I cooled it and refrigerated it for 2 hours. Lovely creamy custard with a sweet crunchy top.

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WILLOWSCHNELL

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Home Town: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2007

Not good at all, I have good luck with all the recipes I have tried, so I know it was not something I did wrong, plus Im Puerto Rican so I know alot about flan. This was not even close. It tasted too much like rum, too much coconut and the texture was not creamy or custardy.

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DeLeon

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2007

I have to give this 5 stars because I made it for my husband who is a coconut lover and he was in heaven! I like cocount, not as much as him, so I did enjoy this dessert, but it is definitely enjoyed best by coconut lovers. I think it would also be really good baked with a pie crust.

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JULIACREEL

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2006

Outstanding! Don’t underestimate the plain look of this most delicious dessert with a crisp top layer and a flan-like inside. It was very easy and quick to make.

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Twinkletoes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Living In: Spring Hill, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006

This recipe truly appealed to my latin family. It was delicious!

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2005

This was so easy to make and is great for coconut lovers. I did use the flaked coconut also because I couldn't find any in a can, and it turned out great. Seems like it would be really good in some kind of a pastry shell. I may try that next time.

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Kristin

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Home Town: Artesia, New Mexico, USA

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2003

Everyone who liked coconut, liked this recipe. Those who did not like coconut hated this recipe. The only thing I will change next time, is I will add less flaked coconut. I thought it took away from the texture. **For all those having a difficult time finding Cream of Coconut, look in the liquor isle with the Pina Colada mixes. That is where I found it

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JLEHNIG

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Reviewed: May 17, 2003

I really enjoy coconut so I gave this a try. I had to use coconut milk in place of the cream of coconut and added a 7 oz package of flaked coconut since I've never seen coconut in syrup. This would have been good with or without the flaked coconut. Similar to flan, but not as firm. Still, this was not too heavy and made a nice after dinner dessert. Thanks for sharing Tanya.

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JOSIE

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2003

I made this recipe for my sister and her husband who are coconut fanatics. They loved it--personally, i would have liked it better with less coconut flakes in it.

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MONIQUE57

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2002

This recipe is a must keep for coconut lovers and best of all is easy to make. It is creamy and sweet with the right hint of rum. The only comment I have is that the recipe calls for 'can shredded coconut'. I could not find that in any store around my house, so I used the shredded coconut that comes in a bag and that worked perfect.

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GAMI

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Reviewed: May 3, 2002

WOW my husband and I couldn't get enough of this. It was so easy and came out yummy. This will be a staple in our house. Thanks

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MINGFBA

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2002

Wow. What a great dessert. This is fantastic for serving to dinner guests. It is a nice quality dish without being expensive or difficult to make. Especially wonderful because it can be made a day or two in advance.

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2002

This is definitely a dessert for the coconut lover. Too much for others. So, if you like coconut style bars... go for it! If you want more of a pie, pass this receipe for another.

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