Coconut Pudding

Ingredients

 * 2 medium coconuts
 * 1 tbsp grated lime peel
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
 * 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
 * 1 can (13 oz) evaporated milk
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 1¼ cups water
 * ⅛ tsp salt

Directions

 * 1) Pierce eyes of coconuts with an ice pick or nail.
 * 2) Strain coconut water and measure 1¾ cups; add ½ cup water; reserve.
 * 3) Heat condensed milk, evaporated milk and 1¼ cups water in medium saucepan to boiling.
 * 4) Soften gelatin in ½ cup water.
 * 5) Add to milk mixture, stirring until gelatin dissolves.
 * 6) Stir in reserved coconut water, the lime peel, vanilla and salt.
 * 7) Pour into large serving bowl.
 * 8) Refrigerate covered until set, about 4 hours.
 * 9) Garnish with shredded coconut and maraschino cherries, if desired.