Buzz 46Buzz 46: 6 Must-Try Dessert Recipes If You Love Nariyal

Buzz 46: 6 Must-Try Dessert Recipes If You Love Nariyal

The fruit coconut is a versatile one. From starters and main meals to snacks and desserts, it’s made its well-deserved place on our tables. And, oh, its oil works well as a medium for frying too. Its distinct taste and aroma have made their way to our hearts and occupied a massive spot right there.

So, on World Coconut Day (2nd September), let’s celebrate the unique flavours of the fruit through 6 absolutely lips-smacking desserts. 

1. Coconut Muffin

Buzz 46: 6 Must-Try Dessert Recipes If You Love Nariyal

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup light coconut milk (at room temperature)
  • ¼ cup virgin coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp flour
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and place four cups with liners in a muffin pan. 
  • Melt the coconut oil, in case it is not in the liquid form already, and add sugar and coconut milk to it. Stir in the ingredients well.
  • Add the egg and well it thoroughly.
  • Pour baking powder, flour, and salt and whisk again.
  • Divide the above batter into the four cups of the mould and then sprinkle 1 tbsp of grated coconut over each of the batter.
  • Put it in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick, and if it comes out clean, it means your muffins have been perfectly baked. 
  • Serve warm and store in an air-tight container at room temperature for not more than 2 days. 

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2. Coconut Pudding

Buzz 46: 6 Must-Try Dessert Recipes If You Love Nariyal

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 gms condensed milk
  • 250 ml milk cream
  • 1 cup fresh coconut milk
  • 1 cup full-fat cow milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 5 gms to 10gms agar agar (China grass sheets)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup grated coconut

Method

  • Take milk cream and condensed milk in a bowl.
  • Then, add full-fat cow’s milk, vanilla extract, and coconut milk, and stir all the ingredients to mix them well.
  • When the mixture comes to a boil, switch off the heat, and keep it aside.
  • Soak 5 gms of agar agar in 1 cup of water for 5 minutes. Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer till the agar agar has melted completely.
  • Strain and pour into the pudding mixture.
  • Add the grated coconut, pour into serving bowls, and refrigerate it for about 4 hours. 

3. Coconut Ice Cream

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup of full-fat cow’s milk or additional coconut milk, or any other milk of your choice
  • ⅓ cup sugar or any sweetener of your choice
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

Method

  • Take all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk them well.
  • Freeze the mixture in a bowl or ice cube trays, and then blend it in a high-speed blender.
  • Freeze this mix again for a firmer texture.

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4. Coconut Cookies

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2½  cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½  cups grated coconut
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and, meanwhile, line the baking mould with parchment paper and keep it aside.
  • Pour butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixer and blend till for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Add vanilla, eggs, salt, and baking soda and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the flour and switch on the mixer again, this time on low speed. 
  • Use a cookie scoop to scoop up a portion of the batter and place it on a prepared baking sheet, with each dollop of the batter placed 2 inches apart. 
  • Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the ends. 
  • Leave the cookies out to cool down for about 3 to 4 minutes in the oven itself and then transfer it to the wire rack to cool completely. 

5. Coconut Bread

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup grated coconut
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice & zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4-ounce unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Glaze

  • ¼ cup castor sugar
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp water 

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and, meanwhile, grease a loaf pan with baking spray and keep it aside.
  • Bake the coconut flakes in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes or till you see some parts of it turning brown. 
  • Take a large bowl and add coconut milk, eggs, lime juice, melted butter, and vanilla extract and whisk well together.
  • Then take the baking powder, flour, sugar, and lime zest in a small bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture in small quantities, stirring continuously.
  • Next, add the grated coconut.
  • Pour batter into the loaf pan, place on the middle rack, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Let it cool completely before you can use the glazing.
  • Combine the lime juice and sugar in a small pan, and add water, if necessary, to get the desired consistency. Whisk thoroughly.
  • Spoon the glaze over the top surface of the coconut loaf, allowing it to trickle down the sides.
  • Cut into slices and serve.

6. Coconut Rum Balls In Hot Chocolate

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces of coconut rum
  • 6 ounces of hot chocolate
  • Whipped cream (for garnish)
  • Grated coconut (for garnish)

Method

  • Pour coconut rum into an Irish coffee glass or any glass of your choice
  • Pour chocolate over it and stir well.
  • Top with whipped cream and grated coconut, and serve as a boozy dessert.

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