Coconut Tart

Name: Coconut Tart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg, beaten

This tropical dessert features a spiced coconut filling set inside a buttery pastry crust. It offers a warm hint of nutmeg and rich coconut flavor in every bite.

55 minMediumServes 8380 cal/serving

CaribbeanDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine 1.5 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter in a bowl until crumbly, then press mixture into a tart pan.
2

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
3

Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, remove from heat, and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 beaten large egg.
4

Spread filling evenly into crust and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Coconut Tart dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Coconut Tart gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Coconut Tart keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Coconut Tart?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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