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Coconut Horchata

Coconut Horchata

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice, almonds, and coconut flakes into a food processor. Process until ground to the consistency of sand. Pour rice mixture into a bowl and stir in boiling water. Cover and rest for 6 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Strain rice mixture through a sieve twice, discarding ground rice, almonds, and coconut. Stir in coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk. Stir in cold water and serve over ice.

By Suzie Lopez O'Connor

Sweet Tamales with Pineapple and Coconut

Sweet Tamales with Pineapple and Coconut

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn husks in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for about 3 hours. Drain, place on a work surface, and cover with a clean, damp towel.
  2. 2 Combine pineapple, water, and sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until pineapple is very soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix masa dough with butter and baking powder in a bowl until well combined. Add cooked pineapple, coconut, and raisins; knead into a smooth dough.
  4. 4 Select 1 wide corn husk or 2 small ones. Spread about 1 tablespoons masa mixture onto the corn husk, filling it up to 2 inches from the bottom and 1/4 inch from the top. Fold sides of husk together, one over the other. Fold the bottom of the husk over the seam of the 2 folded sides. Repeat with remaining husks.
  5. 5 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add tamales with the open side up and cook until filling is heated through and separates from the husk, about 45 minutes. Let tamales stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By EvaR

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the topping: Mix yogurt, condensed milk, Mexican crema, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 To make the fruit salad: Divide cantaloupe, papaya, apple, and banana among 4 individual bowls, arranging each fruit in its own section. Place strawberries in the center of each bowl. Sprinkle granola, raisins, and coconut over the bowls, then drizzle with the topping.

By Yolanda Gutierrez

Tres Leches Piña Colada Cake

Tres Leches Piña Colada Cake

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Stir together yellow cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until moistened; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in crushed pineapple until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cake from the oven.
  4. 4 Whisk together cream of coconut and milk in a medium bowl until smooth; pour mixture over hot cake. Allow cake to cool thoroughly.
  5. 5 Whip together heavy cream and sugar in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Frost the top of cake with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

By Isabel

Piña Colada Cheesecake

Piña Colada Cheesecake

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
405 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, 1 cup coconut, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill.
  2. 2 Pour pineapple juice into a small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over juice and let stand until gelatin softened, 5 minutes. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. 3 Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture until well blended. Beat in rum and coconut extract until smooth and blended; gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon into the prepared crust. Chill until set, 6 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Combine undrained pineapple, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture boils and slightly thickens. Chill. Spoon pineapple mixture over top of cheesecake before serving. Garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon coconut.

By Dole

Mexican Coconut Hot Chocolate Cookies

Mexican Coconut Hot Chocolate Cookies

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, instant coffee, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy.
  3. 3 Combine flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar, and chili powder in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture slowly until blended. Fold in coconut and chocolate chips.
  4. 4 Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.

By mkecupcakequeen

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

Coconut Syrup

Coconut Syrup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy saucepan, combine coconut cream, flaked coconut and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a blender, and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.

By Hunter StClaire

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

Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

Qumbe (East African Coconut Candy)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups grated coconut and coconut milk in a bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  2. 2 Place sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in coconut mixture and almond flour until well combined; cool until easily handled.
  3. 3 Roll coconut mixture into bite-size balls. Pour 1/4 cup grated coconut into a bowl and roll balls in coconut until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 15 minutes.

By Annie Douglass Lima

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

Pineapple and Coconut Jam

Pineapple and Coconut Jam

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind pineapple chunks in a food processor. Stir pineapple, reserved liquid, and brown sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir coconut into pineapple mixture, return to a simmer, and cook until flavors blend, about 5 minutes more. Store in a sealable jar or container.

By Rieko

Fried Pie Crust

Fried Pie Crust

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine butter, coconut, flour and brown sugar in a sauce pan. Cook on medium heat until a rich brown color, stirring frequently.
  2. 2 Pour into pie plate and press out to edges evenly with a fork.
  3. 3 Allow to cool before filling.

By stormycook

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