Marshallese baked papaya with coconut cream was a sweet delight. I had never baked papaya before and it was absolutely delicious. This is another very simple recipe from the Marshall Islands that uses readily available ingredients. I was reluctant about the amount of time which is about an hour to bake the papaya but it is the correct amount of time. It uses a bit of sugar to add the sweetness making a caramelized sauce as it bakes. A wonderful dessert for that Island flair. It also makes your kitchen smell amazing at it bakes. Enjoy!
Marshallese Baked Papaya with Coconut Cream
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 papaya's firm but not too ripe
- 1 can of coconut cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cut the papaya lengthwise and scoop out the seeds
- Sprinkle the papayas with equal amounts of sugar
- Put in a baking dish in the oven for 1 hour
- Raise the temp to 400 degrees
- Baste the papayas with the caramel sauce
- add the coconut cream in the center and heat for 5 more minutes
- Serve warm
