COCONUT CUSTARD-FILLED PORTUGUESE MALASADAS | BCLIQUOR

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) coconut milk
• 1 cup (250 ml) water, divided
• ½ cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (50 ml) cornstarch
• ½ tsp (2 ml) + 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 pkg dry active yeast, about 1 tbsp (15 ml)
• 1½ cups (375 ml) granulated sugar, divided
• ¼ cup (50 ml) warm water
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup (125 ml) milk
• ½ cup (125 ml) half & half
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
• 4 cups (1 L) bread flour, plus extra for dusting
• 2 tsp (10 ml) nutmeg
• vegetable oil, for frying
• sugar, for coating