🥥 Golden Coconut Macaroon Tart
This dessert combines a buttery tart crust with a golden, chewy coconut macaroon filling. It’s rich, simple, and perfect for gatherings.
📝 Ingredients
For the Tart Crust
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
For the Coconut Macaroon Filling
- 2½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ¼ cup melted butter for extra richness
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and sugar.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Add egg yolk and cold water until a dough forms.
- Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Prepare the Macaroon Filling
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Stir in egg whites (and melted butter if using).
- Mix until everything is evenly coated.
3. Assemble and Bake
- Spread the coconut mixture over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
🍫 Optional Toppings
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate
- Add toasted almonds
- Serve with whipped cream
💡 Tips
- Use unsweetened coconut if you prefer less sweetness.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Chill the tart for cleaner slices.
If you’d like, I can also show you a 5-ingredient coconut macaroon tart that takes only about 10 minutes to prepare.
