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Coconut Tart shell with Chocolate Ganache





 Coconut shell
2 cup (256gram) fine coconut (coco) flakes
1/2 cup (100gram)sugar
1/4 cup flour +2tbs (157 gram+30 ml)total =160grams +/-
I also added 1tsp nutmeg  and 1tsp cinnamon for flavor
1tsp vanilla  and 2 egg whites
Grease pan with butter evenly. press mixture evenly into pan Bake at 375F(190C) center oven 15 min  or until golden brown Cool on wire rack 2min Use knife to gently separate
from pan sides. Allow to cool completely. 1-2 hrs before filling. Can also make small shells using muffin tins. Can be use for other non baked or baked fillings.
Chocolate Grenache  (1 1/2 cups) always 1-1 coconut to – heavy cream ratio(can double recipe keep 1-1 ratio)
2 baker’s chocolate bar 4 oz each (113gram) total 8 oz finely chopped 
1cup (8oz/240ml ) heavy cream /heavy whipping cream  – can add  3 tsp honey (miel) and 1/4 tsp salt if desired
Heat cream almost to boil. Pour over Chocolate wait 2-3 min minutes let the chocolate melt then stir with metal or rubber spoon 
Cool 1-2 hrs – pour in mold or whip and put into mold let set before cutting

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