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Goan Bebinca (Layered Dessert)

Bebinca is Goa’s most famous dessert — a rich, layered pudding made with coconut milk, eggs, ghee, and sugar. Traditionally baked layer by layer, it’s a festive treat served during Christmas and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Goan, Portuguese-Indian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 10 egg yolks
  • 300 g sugar
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp nutmeg powder
  • 4 tbsp ghee

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with ghee.
  2. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and coconut milk until smooth.
  3. Gradually add flour and nutmeg, making a lump-free batter.
  4. Pour a thin layer of batter into the dish, bake until golden.
  5. Brush ghee on top, add another layer, and repeat until all batter is used.
  6. Cool, slice, and serve.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream.
  • Perfect for Christmas or festive dinners.