Coconut Cream Tarts
Delightful Coconut Cream Tarts with a creamy filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press this firmly into tart molds and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine coconut milk, shredded coconut, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Whisk egg yolks until pale, then temper with hot mixture. Return to saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Pour filling into tart shells and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Top tarts with whipped cream and toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
Make sure to chill the tarts adequately before serving for a perfect set filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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