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Sweet Malaysian Kaya Toast with Pandan Coconut Jam

Name: Sweet Malaysian Kaya Toast with Pandan Coconut Jam
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 5 large eggs; 250 ml coconut milk, full-fat for richness; 200 g sugar, palm sugar or brown sugar for authentic taste; 4 pandan leaves, knotted; 1/4 tsp salt, to taste; 8 slices of white bread, thick slices; Butter, softened for spreading generously; Traditional Malaysian coffee or tea, for serving alongside

Kaya Toast is a traditional Malaysian breakfast treat featuring creamy and coconutty kaya jam spread generously over crispy, buttery toast. This sweet and fragrant dish pairs perfectly with a hot cup

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 6, 2026

Sweet Malaysian Kaya Toast with Pandan Coconut Jam — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kaya Jam

For the Toast

For the Beverage

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 676 kcal
Protein: 14.75 g
Carbs: 88.75 g
Fat: 28 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2705 kcal
Protein: 59 g
Carbs: 355 g
Fat: 112 g
Fiber: 4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
5 large eggs	350	30	2	25	0
250 ml coconut milk full-fat for richness	550	5	12	57	0
200 g sugar palm sugar or brown sugar for authentic taste	800	0	200	0	0
4 pandan leaves knotted	5	0	1	0	0
1/4 tsp salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 slices of white bread thick slices	800	24	140	8	4
Butter softened for spreading generously	200	0	0	22	0
Traditional Malaysian coffee or tea for serving alongside	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Kaya Jam

1
Crack and beat the eggs
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat lightly.
2
Combine ingredients
Add coconut milk, sugar, and salt to the eggs, whisking until well combined.
3
Cook the jam
Transfer the mixture to a pot, add knotted pandan leaves, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid curdling, until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency, about 45-60 minutes.
Tip: Use fresh pandan leaves to bring out the best aroma and flavor in the jam. Stir continuously to prevent sticking and burning.

Preparing the Toast

1
Preheat and butter
While the jam is cooking, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread a generous amount of butter on each slice of bread.
2
Toast the bread
Place the slices on a baking tray and toast in the oven until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
Tip: Set aside a bit of toasted bread to taste the consistency and sweetness of your kaya jam.

How to Make Sweet Malaysian Kaya Toast with Pandan Coconut Jam

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Thickening the Jam
Stir constantly over low heat until the desired thickness is achieved.
2
Toasting the Bread
Toast until golden brown and crispy edges are achieved.