Christmas Feast: 5 Toasted Coconut Desserts To Prepare On The Festival

Easy to prepare, toasted coconut adds a beautiful color, crispy texture and delicious flavor to our desserts. Here are five recipes to try.

Christmas is around the corner, and everyone is excited about celebrating this festival. Observed on November 25, it is marked as the birth of Jesus Christ. On this occasion we decorate our houses, invite our friends and exchange gifts. Christmas is also a time to take a dive into delectable dishes, particularly desserts. So, if you are looking for some yummy and interesting sweets treats to serve your guests, here are five toasted coconut recipes for you. Easy to prepare, this crispy ingredient gives a nutty flavor to your dessert and can will surely make your guests ask for more:

Toasted Coconut Cookies

Prepared within very few minutes, these sweet cookies are very addictive. You can amp up its taste by drizzling some melted chocolate over it. To prepare these cookies all you need is sweetened coconut, condensed milk and vanilla extract.

Ingredients

• 5 1/3 cups flaked coconut (sweetened)
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Method

• Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Combine all three ingredients in a bowl well by stirring.
• Using a greased cookie scoop, measure out balls from the coconut mixture.
• Roll them into balls. Don’t forget to lightly oil your hands.
• Then arrange them onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned from the edges. Let it cook on the wire rack and enjoy.

Toasted Coconut Pudding

This rich and creamy dessert is perfect for your Christmas feast. Made with toasted coconut, milk and egg yolk, it takes less than 15 minutes to get ready and you can store it for up to four days in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 cups milk
• 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Method

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Pour in milk and stir until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until thickened.
• Reduce heat and cook again for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir a small amount of this filling into egg yolks.
• Then return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2 minutes longer. Switch off the heat and gently stir in butter and vanilla.
• Allow it to cool then sprinkle 2 tsp each of coconut and chips into dessert dishes. Top with mixture and the remaining coconut and chips. Chill and enjoy.

Toasted Coconut Pie

Pies are a popular dessert for the holiday season; the most popular ones are pumpkin pie, chocolate pie, apple pie and pecan pie. But if you are looking for some interesting variations, try toasted coconut pie. This melt-in-mouth dessert is prepared with toasted coconut, lemon juice and vanilla essence.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups flaked coconut, toasted
• 3 large eggs + beaten
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup salted butter melted
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 unbaked 9-inch frozen pie shell
• Whipped cream for serving

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut into one even layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 8-12 minutes, stirring in between. Once the coconut is lightly browned, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, butter, lemon juice, vanilla, and coconut. Pour it into the pie shell.
• Transfer the pie into the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Allow the pie to cool completely. Enjoy.

Toasted Coconut Cake

Cakes are a must on Christmas Eve. So, this time surprise your guests with this special treat prepared with the flavor of toasted coconut. This cake is soft and moist from the inside along with a semi-crispy texture from the outside.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp coconut extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch cake pan. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together and keep it aside.
• Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the mixture before adding the next. Then mix in coconut extract.
• Pour in the flour mixture with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Fold in coconut, mixing until just incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 60 minutes, let it cool and enjoy.

Toasted Coconut Truffles

These delicious truffles are made with coconut milk, brewed coffee and rich chocolate rolled in toasted coconut. It is easy to prepare and a great addition to your Christmas dinner table. You can also store the leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
• 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
• 1 tsp coconut extract
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut

Method

• Add the chocolate chips to a glass bowl and keep it aside. Heat milk in a saucepan on medium flame, stirring occasionally. Let it come to a simmer.
• Pour the hot milk over the chocolate chips and leave it for 3-5 minutes. Then stir the chocolate and milk until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Pour in the coffee and coconut extract and stir again. Let the truffle mixture cool to room temperature.
• Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Then take it out and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop the truffles 1 tbsp at a time.
• Make balls and roll in with the toasted coconut. Place on the prepared sheet and refrigerate before serving.