Description
A delightful coconut tart with a tropical twist, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough just comes together.
- Shape dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into the pan and trim excess.
- Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and weights. Bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, condensed milk, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the coconut filling into the cooled tart shell.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Garnish with toasted shredded coconut and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, blind bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ensure the coconut filling is fully cooled before pouring into the tart shell.
- To toast shredded coconut, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: coconut tart, Christmas dessert, tropical tart, easy tart recipe, holiday baking