The fruit coconut is a versatile one. From starters and main meals to snacks and desserts, it’s made its well-deserved place on our tables. And, oh, its oil works well as a medium for frying too. Its distinct taste and aroma have made their way to our hearts and occupied a massive spot right there.
So, on World Coconut Day (2nd September), let’s celebrate the unique flavours of the fruit through 6 absolutely lips-smacking desserts.
1. Coconut Muffin
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup light coconut milk (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup virgin coconut oil
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and place four cups with liners in a muffin pan.
- Melt the coconut oil, in case it is not in the liquid form already, and add sugar and coconut milk to it. Stir in the ingredients well.
- Add the egg and well it thoroughly.
- Pour baking powder, flour, and salt and whisk again.
- Divide the above batter into the four cups of the mould and then sprinkle 1 tbsp of grated coconut over each of the batter.
- Put it in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick, and if it comes out clean, it means your muffins have been perfectly baked.
- Serve warm and store in an air-tight container at room temperature for not more than 2 days.
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2. Coconut Pudding
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 400 gms condensed milk
- 250 ml milk cream
- 1 cup fresh coconut milk
- 1 cup full-fat cow milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 gms to 10gms agar agar (China grass sheets)
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup grated coconut
Method
- Take milk cream and condensed milk in a bowl.
- Then, add full-fat cow’s milk, vanilla extract, and coconut milk, and stir all the ingredients to mix them well.
- When the mixture comes to a boil, switch off the heat, and keep it aside.
- Soak 5 gms of agar agar in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer till the agar agar has melted completely.
- Strain and pour into the pudding mixture.
- Add the grated coconut, pour into serving bowls, and refrigerate it for about 4 hours.
3. Coconut Ice Cream
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup of full-fat cow’s milk or additional coconut milk, or any other milk of your choice
- ⅓ cup sugar or any sweetener of your choice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Take all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk them well.
- Freeze the mixture in a bowl or ice cube trays, and then blend it in a high-speed blender.
- Freeze this mix again for a firmer texture.
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4. Coconut Cookies
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups grated coconut
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and, meanwhile, line the baking mould with parchment paper and keep it aside.
- Pour butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixer and blend till for 2 minutes on medium speed.
- Add vanilla, eggs, salt, and baking soda and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour and switch on the mixer again, this time on low speed.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop up a portion of the batter and place it on a prepared baking sheet, with each dollop of the batter placed 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the ends.
- Leave the cookies out to cool down for about 3 to 4 minutes in the oven itself and then transfer it to the wire rack to cool completely.
5. Coconut Bread
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- ¾ cup grated coconut
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice & zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4-ounce unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
For the Glaze
- ¼ cup castor sugar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp water
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and, meanwhile, grease a loaf pan with baking spray and keep it aside.
- Bake the coconut flakes in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes or till you see some parts of it turning brown.
- Take a large bowl and add coconut milk, eggs, lime juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract and whisk well together.
- Then take the baking powder, flour, sugar, and lime zest in a small bowl.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture in small quantities, stirring continuously.
- Next, add the grated coconut.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan, place on the middle rack, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Let it cool completely before you can use the glazing.
- Combine the lime juice and sugar in a small pan, and add water, if necessary, to get the desired consistency. Whisk thoroughly.
- Spoon the glaze over the top surface of the coconut loaf, allowing it to trickle down the sides.
- Cut into slices and serve.
6. Coconut Rum Balls In Hot Chocolate
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of coconut rum
- 6 ounces of hot chocolate
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Grated coconut (for garnish)
Method
- Pour coconut rum into an Irish coffee glass or any glass of your choice
- Pour chocolate over it and stir well.
- Top with whipped cream and grated coconut, and serve as a boozy dessert.
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