Description
Delightfully chewy and sweet, these Coconut Custard Macaroons combine shredded coconut with rich condensed milk and a hint of vanilla to create a tender custard-like center and a golden exterior. Perfect as a light dessert or a sweet snack, they’re easy to prepare and bake to perfection in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 200 gm Sweetened shredded coconut
- 80 gm Condensed milk
- 35 gm Unsalted butter
- 1 no. Egg (small)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded coconut, condensed milk, unsalted butter, small egg, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper and lightly grease with oil to prevent sticking.
- Scoop Mixture: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the coconut mixture onto the prepared tray, spacing them evenly to allow for expansion during baking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 14 minutes, or until the tops are dry to the touch and the bottoms turn a golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the macaroons cool slightly on the tray before transferring them to a wire rack to prevent breakage. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This recipe can also be made using two egg yolks instead of one whole egg for a denser texture; however, using the whole egg provides a lighter, airier consistency.
- If the mixture feels too runny, incorporate additional shredded coconut to thicken it; if too dry, add a little more condensed milk to achieve the right consistency.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain a custard-like center; a slightly soft middle is desirable and indicates the perfect texture.
- Allow the macaroons to cool slightly before removing them from the baking tray, as they can be fragile and may break if handled too soon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
