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Coconut Crust

Coconut Crust

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix coconut and butter together in a bowl until well combined. Press mixture into an 8- or 9-inch pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

By Carol

Coconut Macaroons II

Coconut Macaroons II

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 In large mixing bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; mix well.
  3. 3 Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-lined and generously greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

By ROBIN JOYE

Simple Coconut Macaroons

Simple Coconut Macaroons

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Mix coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets using a moistened spatula and cool on wire racks until firm, about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By Gayle Marie Larson

Fresh Pineapple Dessert

Fresh Pineapple Dessert

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple. Cut into quarters and remove the core from each piece. Lay each section skin side down and, using a sharp knife, separate the fruit along the skin, allowing the fruit to rest on the skin for presentation. Cut the fruit into slices for easy eating. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle each section with 2 tablespoons each of brown sugar and coconut.
  3. 3 Broil until the coconut is toasted, about 5 minutes.

By LEWIKE01

Brownie Mix in a Jar III

Brownie Mix in a Jar III

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. 2 Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Add flour mixture last. Press each layer firmly in place.
  3. 3 Attach this message to jar: Butterscotch Brownies 1. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 2 eggs, slightly beaten and 2 teaspoons vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. 4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch metal pan. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares. Cool completely in pan. Makes 2 dozen brownies.

By Lisa

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 3 cups flaked coconut onto a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake coconut in the preheated oven, turning once, until toasted, 6 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and eggs together in a bowl until light and frothy; add cream of coconut and beat well. Add half-and-half and vanilla extract into egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir toasted coconut and flaked coconut into half-and-half mixture.
  4. 4 Pour coconut mixture into the bowl of an ice-cream maker. Pour milk into coconut mixture to fill machine to the fill-line, if necessary. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

By billie caren

Coconut Candies

Coconut Candies

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together milk and sugar until smooth. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
  2. 2 Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined sheets and let cool completely.

By Sara

Shuku Shuku

Shuku Shuku

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar and egg yolks to form a stiff dough. Squeeze into 1 inch balls, and roll each ball in flour to coat. Place on a baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

By Forgemaster

Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)

Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk and butter to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the milk has reduced to half and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/4 cup coconut, and allow to cool a bit before pouring into a buttered bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 With buttered or oiled hands, form milk mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, and roll in coconut flakes. Stick a clove into each beijinho as decoration.

By BR Cook

Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir shredded coconut in a small skillet over medium-low heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine coconut milk, sugar, and toasted coconut in the top of a double boiler over simmering water; simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 hour. Strain coconut milk mixture through a sieve. Discard solids; pour liquid back into top of double boiler over simmering water.
  3. 3 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside.
  4. 4 Whisk egg yolks into coconut milk mixture until thickened. Place top of double boiler in ice water until coconut milk mixture is cooled to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour coconut milk mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

By John Wironen

Irish Potatoes

Irish Potatoes

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place coconut into a bowl. Sprinkle sugar on top, then add cream and mix gently. Roll dough into balls using approximately 1/2 tablespoon for each.
  2. 2 Place cinnamon into a plastic bag, add a few balls, and shake until coated. Repeat with remaining cookies.

By MBMCD

Honey Coconut Bananas

Honey Coconut Bananas

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the ends off the banana, slice it lengthwise, and lay it skin-side down on a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Score banana crosswise 1/4 inch deep, every 1 inch apart. Coat banana with honey and sprinkle with coconut.
  3. 3 Set a countertop convection oven to "turbo" setting. Cook until coconut starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream.

By Marcia

Coconut Macaroons IV

Coconut Macaroons IV

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Stir in white sugar. Fold in coconut and cornflakes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until coconut is golden.

By Kathie

Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir together coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until well blended.
  3. 3 Drop cookie dough in tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate or freeze until use.
  4. 4 If baking cookies, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Transfer cookies to 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.

By IK

Young Coconut Jelly

Young Coconut Jelly

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break coconut shells with a hammer or the back of a heavy cleaver. Add coconut water to a saucepan. Pry flesh from shell with a heavy-duty knife. Peel and discard skin with a vegetable peeler. Cut coconut flesh into thin slices.
  2. 2 Add sugar and pandan leaf to the saucepan; heat over medium heat. Add agar-agar powder; stir until dissolved. Stir in sliced coconut flesh.
  3. 3 Discard pandan leaf. Pour jelly mixture into individual cups or ramekins. Cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

By love2cook malaysia

Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
325 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir coconut into boiling water in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out all of the liquid to yield 3 cups.
  2. 2 Stir together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. When very thick, remove from heat ,and stir in vanilla. Pour into an 8x8-inch pan, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set.

By ANNIE HIGHTOWER

Amazing Gluten-Free Layer Bars

Amazing Gluten-Free Layer Bars

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Generously grease one 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Spread 2/3 of the flaked coconut evenly on the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch morsels, chocolate chips, and peanuts evenly over the coconut layer. Pour condensed milk evenly over the whole pan. Top with sliced almonds and remaining coconut.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

By Kate

Portuguese Coconut Cakes (Bolos de Coco)

Portuguese Coconut Cakes (Bolos de Coco)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Mix coconut, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest together in a large bowl. Scoop coconut mixture into lined muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

By drodrigues101

Vanilla Wafer Cake IV

Vanilla Wafer Cake IV

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch fluted tube pan such as a Bundt®. Mix together the coconut and ground pecans; set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the crushed wafers alternately with the milk. Mix in the coconut and ground pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By JOYCEBOLD

Coconut Date Bars

Coconut Date Bars

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend almonds and coconut in a food processor; add dates and pulse until combined. Add cashews and coconut oil; pulse until mixture is thick and sticks together. Transfer to a sheet of waxed paper; form into a square, folding sides of waxed paper over the top. Refrigerate until solid, at least 30 minutes.

By Lacy Wilson

Graham Cracker Bars

Graham Cracker Bars

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and coconut. Pour in condensed milk and melted margarine, and mix until well blended. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and let cool. Melt chocolate bars in a microwave or over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over cooled bars, chill and cut into squares.

By Diane

Marshmallow Log

Marshmallow Log

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle coconut evenly on a sheet of waxed paper.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir together marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, condensed milk, walnuts, and cherries. Shape into a log; place on waxed paper and roll in coconut. Wrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until firm.

By Laura Moffatt

Coconut Vanilla Macaroons (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Coconut Vanilla Macaroons (Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)

Prep
15 min
Cook
21 min
Total
66 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine coconut, flour, and sea salt in a large bowl. Add coconut milk, honey, and vanilla extract; stir until thoroughly combined. Drop tablespoonfuls of mixture onto prepared baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden on the bottom and tops are just beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Dip tops or bottoms of macaroons in melted chocolate, letting any excess drip back into the bowl. Place on waxed paper until set, about 10 minutes.

By Karie Robertson

Coconut Brittle

Coconut Brittle

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread coconut evenly over a buttered baking sheet.
  2. 2 In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high 3 minutes. Stir in nuts and microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla and return to microwave for 1 minute. Stir in soda until light and slightly foamy. Pour over coconut in pan. Let cool until firm, 1 hour. Break into pieces.

By Sara

Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons

Salted Caramel Coconut Macaroons

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
  2. 2 Stir coconut, flour, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well blended. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop and drop 2-inch balls of dough onto the prepared sheets. Using your thumb, make an indentation in each dough ball.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until coconut is toasted and bottoms are golden, 15 to 17 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. If cookies puff, re-press centers with the rounded side of a measuring teaspoon. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely.
  4. 4 Spoon a scant teaspoon of caramel topping into each indentation. Sprinkle each with several flakes of sea salt.

By thehungryscientist

Caterpillar Cake

Caterpillar Cake

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare cake according to package instructions and bake in a Bundt pan. Cool and invert onto cutting board.
  2. 2 Cut a piece of cardboard large enough to accommodate two Bundt pans. Cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Carefully cut the cake in half and place on cardboard in an "S" shape.
  4. 4 Decorate with colored icing, candies, etc.

By Heather

Oatmeal Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

Oatmeal Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together oats, coconut, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Bring sugar, butter, and milk to a boil in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; remove immediately from heat and stir into oat mixture until well combined.
  3. 3 Drop 15 spoonfuls of dough onto a sheet of waxed paper. Let cool completely at room temperature before serving.

By Mama Corsilli