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Coconut Cream Tartlets

Coconut Cream Tartlets

250kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total 2 hours 45 minutes
Delightful Coconut Cream Tartlets bring a refreshing tropical escape to your dessert table.
Servings 12 tartlets
Course Dessert
Cuisine Tropical

Ingredients

For the Tart Shells
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons Cold water
For the Coconut Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Shredded coconut
For the Whipped Cream and Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (for whipped cream)
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for sweetening whipped cream)
  • 1/4 cup Toasted coconut flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Tartlet pans
  • Refrigerator

Method

Tart Shells
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers.
  4. Stir in the egg yolk along with cold water, one tablespoon at a time.
  5. Press the dough evenly into mini tartlet pans and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  6. Bake the tart shells for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Coconut Cream Filling
  1. Whisk together the coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens and gently boils.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
  4. Spoon the coconut cream filling into the cooled tart shells.
  5. Refrigerate the tartlets for at least 2 hours to allow filling to set.
Whipped Cream and Serving
  1. Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
  2. Top each chilled tartlet with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
  3. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving1tartletCalories250kcalCarbohydrates20gProtein3gFat18gSaturated Fat12gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat4gCholesterol50mgSodium150mgPotassium100mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A500IUCalcium20mgIron0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.

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