Laos Plantain Coconut Bake (Flourless Muffin)

Name: Laos Plantain Coconut Bake (Flourless Muffin)
Ingredients: 450ml Coconut Cream; 4 large Plantain; 4 tablespoons Sugar

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If you are looking for a reliable dessert recipe, this Laos Plantain Coconut Bake (Flourless Muffin) is one to keep: 3 ingredients, 6 simple steps, ready in roughly under an hour. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.

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Level Medium

Ingredients

450 ml Coconut Cream
4 large Plantain
4 tbsp Sugar

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mash the plantains until it has a paste consistency.
Mix togher the coconut cream and granulated sugar. Mix well.
Add muffin liners to muffin pan.
Fill the mixture into muffin pan.
Bake for 45 minutes until baked all the way through.

Tips for the best Laos Plantain Coconut Bake (Flourless Muffin)

Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 3 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.

Variations

Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.

Serving ideas

Best with fresh berries on the side and a little whipped cream.

Storage

Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.

Frequently asked questions

What can I substitute for coconut cream?

Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.

Is this Laos Plantain Coconut Bake (Flourless Muffin) recipe medium to make?

It is rated medium: 3 ingredients and 6 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.

Can I make Laos Plantain Coconut Bake (Flourless Muffin) ahead of time?

Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.

Recipe data via TheMealDB — source