FROZEN COCONUT DESSERT

Frozen Coconut Dessert image

A crunchy coconut and macadamia nut garnish pairs well with this cool and creamy dessert. -Charlotte Mallet-Prevost, Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
2-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool. Stir in 2 cups coconut and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into coconut mixture. Pour into serving dishes. Cover and freeze overnight. , Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. Toast the remaining coconut; sprinkle over dessert. Top with macadamia nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 36g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.