COCONUT CRUNCH DELIGHT
I tasted this light dessert 7 years ago at a potluck and got the recipe from my mom's dear friend. I've made it dozens of times since for my family and friends, who go wild over it. This is a terrific way to end a heavy meal. -Debby Chiorino, Pt. Hueneme, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; press lightly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to form coarse crumbs. Cool. , Divide crumb mixture in half; press half into the same baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Fold in whipped topping; spoon over the crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
COCONUT CASHEW BRITTLE
This rich buttery brittle has always been part of our Christmas candy collection. Lots of coconut and cashews ensures it's extra scrumptious. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside., Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water. Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut. Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
COCONUT SORBET
Delicious, refreshing dessert. Perfect for coconut lovers on a hot summer day. Easily altered by toasting the coconut or serving with chocolate, fresh raspberries, or pineapple.
Provided by lpattan
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes Sorbet Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour coconut milk into a container. Fill the empty can halfway with water and add to the coconut milk. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Stir in coconut flakes.
- Cover and freeze until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Pour coconut mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions until soft and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 24.8 g, Sodium 18.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g
COCONUT SORBET WITH CASHEW CRUNCH
Toppings like lychees and cashew brittle transform store-bought sorbet into a tropical dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns medium amber, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush as needed to prevent crystals from forming, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat; using a fork, stir in coconut and cashews.
- Using two forks, transfer small clusters (about 1 3/4 inches) of cashew mixture to prepared baking sheet; let cool completely, about 10 minutes. Coarsely chop some of the clusters; leave others whole.
- Scoop sorbet into dishes; top with lychees and cashew crunch.
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