Recipes tagged with « Coconut »
Billets with Berries and Coconut
Rolled sponge cake layered with berry syrup and coconut cream. Uses frozen berries, a light meringue-based batter enriched with syrup, and whipped coconut cream with a hint of almond extract. Technique focuses on gentle folding, proper meringue peaks, and avoiding sogginess. Cooling and handling crucial for neat rolls. Adapted with reduced sugar and swapped lemon juice for orange zest. Coconut adds texture and color from soaking. Refrigerate to set flavors and maintain structure. Can substitute frozen berries or coconut cream for dairy-free option. Holds well in fridge for 2–3 days. Clear visual cues guide baking and rolling stages.
Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding
Rice pudding made creamy with coconut milk and a touch of brown sugar, cooked slowly to tender grains. Uses arborio or short grain rice. Cream thickened with tapioca starch for silky texture. Vanilla and lime zest add depth and brightness. Chill before serving to set pudding and develop flavors. Easy swap coconut milk for any dairy or nut milk; brown sugar replaced by maple syrup or honey if preferred. Slow simmer with gentle stirring prevents rice sticking and burning. Pudding thickens as it cools. Serve with toasted coconut flakes or fresh fruit for texture contrast.
Maple Cream Squares
Creamy maple sugar squares blending brown sugar and honey with a hint of coconut cream. Cooked to firm soft ball stage, beaten to lose shine but remain pliable. Incorporates white chocolate and vanilla extract. Easy to make with clear stages denoted by syrup temperature and texture changes. Ideal for batch prep and freezes well. Prepared using a parchment-lined pan for clean removal. Classic winter sweet treat reinvented with subtle tropical twist.
Tropical Lime Cooler
A Brazilian-inspired lime drink with a twist of coconut water and honey instead of sugar and condensed milk. Uses key citrus notes, balanced sweetness, and icy chill. Simple, fresh, and quick. Extracts pure lime essence, strained for clarity. Adds subtle creaminess through coconut water, not dairy. Adjust sweetness easily. Ideal when fresh limes and no eggs, nuts, gluten needed.
Coco-Choco Brownies Remix
Brownies layered with coconut filling and topped with rich ganache. Uses partly swapped flours and sugar types for texture variance. Coconut mix sweetened with evaporated milk replacing condensed. Ganache uses bittersweet chocolate for balance. Adjust bake times ±3 minutes relying on toothpick test for gooey center. Key: paper-lining pan so removal's clean. Chill ganache longer if too soft. Store airtight; lasts 4 days at room temperature. No nuts here, but toasted coconut flakes can add crunch.
Tres Leches Raspberry Cake Twist
A moist three-milk sponge cake soaked with a sweetened oat milk and cream blend. Lightly sweetened whipped coconut cream topping, dotted with fresh mixed raspberries and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes for texture. Uses a mix of all-purpose and almond flour for subtle nutty depth. Egg yolk swap option included. Roasting raspberries intensifies flavor. Visuals: golden crust, tender crumb, silky soak, fluffy cream, jewel-like raspberry bursts.
Vegan Whipped Cream Twist
A plant-based whipped cream alternative using coconut cream and aquafaba. Light, airy texture achieved without dairy. Slightly sweetened with maple syrup and a hint of vanilla. Ready in under 25 minutes. Great for topping desserts or coffee. Uses 350 ml coconut cream and 150 ml chickpea brine instead of typical heavy cream. Contains less sugar and a touch of lemon juice for brightness.
Coconut Nutmeg Latte Twist
A twist on the classic café au lait using reduced coconut milk and infused with cardamom and nutmeg. Slightly less sugar balances the drink. Espresso shots are shorter, resembling ristretto. Froth the coconut milk with an immersion blender or manual frother. Sprinkle fresh nutmeg and a pinch of ground cardamom over the foam. Creamy, aromatic, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Ready in about 15 minutes for six cups. Pairs well with spiced pecan scones but try ginger snaps or almond biscotti for contrast.
Vanilla-Coconut Flan Parisien
A creamy custard tart with a crisp pastry base. Vanilla bean and coconut milk blend in custard. Cornstarch thickens, eggs bind. Pastry enriched with browned butter and a hint of cinnamon replaces traditional. Baked at high heat, finished under broiler for caramelized top. Cooled well before serving. Yields 10 to 12 portions.
Twisted Nut-Free Beignets
Deep-fried twisted dough strips coated in sugar. Leavened with instant yeast, enriched with eggs and cream. Use canola oil for frying. Includes small changes to hydration levels and ingredient proportions. Substitutes cream with coconut milk and replaces canola oil with grapeseed oil. Dough rests in warm spot, twisted before frying. Finished beignets dusted with sugar, served warm with berry jam. Preparation and cooking times adjusted slightly. Yields about 25 pieces.
Coconut Cream Tart
Crunchy biscuit base with coconut flour and browned butter. Rich coconut custard thickened with arrowroot, stirred continuously. Whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar on top. Toasted coconut flakes for texture and aroma. Chill time ensures set filling and melded flavors. Holds well refrigerated for up to 2 days, best served cold.
Coconut Cream Pie Twist
Flaky crust with a hint of almond flour. Coconut custard thickened with arrowroot instead of cornstarch. Grated coconut toasted with cinnamon. Whipped topping spiked with lime zest. Chilled for set and flavor meld. Eight servings.