Coconut Custard Challah

Now that the weather has been warming up, I am dreaming about beach vacations and pina coladas! This coconut custard filled challah topped with toasty coconut flakes reminds me of warm sunny days by the beach. 

What you will need:

Challah dough {recipe here}

Filling

Coconut custard {recipe here is enough for 2 challahs}

Topping

Coconut flakes

1 egg

Directions: 

Prepare challah dough according to directions. 

Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

Divide dough into 4 equal parts and then roll each part into a log, long enough to fit a loaf pan.

Gently flatten each log so that it is about 2 inches wide. Spread with the coconut custard. 

Place the challah in a greased loaf pan and let the challah rise 30 minutes. 

 

Once the challah has risen, brush with an egg wash, and sprinkle with coconut flakes. 

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the challah is cooked through.

Slice open and look at those pockets of coconut yumminess!

Enjoy!

Bonus- if you happen to have leftover challah, this one is amazing as French toast!