Brazilian recipe
Easy Coconut Cream Mini Tarts (Tortinha de Cocada)
These delightful Brazilian-style mini coconut tarts are made with convenient store-bought pastry dough for a quick, sweet treat everyone will love.
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Ingredients
1 packet small-sized pastry dough (massa para pastel)
1 egg yolk
1 can condensed milk
100 g shredded coconut
1 egg yolk
1 can condensed milk
100 g shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
1. Small pastry dough (massa para pastel): Look for thin, round pastry discs in the freezer section of Latin American or Brazilian specialty grocers. If unavailable, you can use thin phyllo dough as a substitute, though the texture will be flakier.
2. Egg yolk: Standard large eggs available at any local supermarket.
3. Condensed milk: Found in the baking or international aisle of most well-stocked grocery stores.
4. Shredded coconut: Look for unsweetened shredded or desiccated coconut in the baking aisle or bulk spice section of your local supermarket.
2. Egg yolk: Standard large eggs available at any local supermarket.
3. Condensed milk: Found in the baking or international aisle of most well-stocked grocery stores.
4. Shredded coconut: Look for unsweetened shredded or desiccated coconut in the baking aisle or bulk spice section of your local supermarket.
Preparation method
- Fit each pastry dough disc into the bottom and up the sides of a small tart mold; there is no need to grease them
- Press the dough firmly into the mold to release any trapped air and ensure it holds its shape perfectly
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, condensed milk, and shredded coconut until you achieve a smooth, uniform cream
- Fill each dough-lined mold with the coconut cream mixture right up to the rim
- Bake in a preheated oven set to a low-to-medium temperature until the crusts are beautifully golden brown
- Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly to set, unmold, and enjoy them either warm or cold
Observations
These coconut cream mini tarts are a brilliant, stress-free way to enjoy a classic Brazilian sweet. By using ready-made pastry dough, you can whip them up in no time, making them a perfect pick for parties, afternoon snacks, or whenever you need a quick sugar fix. The final result is a batch of charming bite-sized tarts featuring a luscious, creamy coconut and condensed milk filling nestled inside a crisp, golden crust.
They are incredibly easy to serve as individual portions, offering both convenience and a lovely presentation. The bold, tropical flavor of the coconut perfectly balances the richness of the condensed milk, making this treat an absolute crowd-pleaser.
They are incredibly easy to serve as individual portions, offering both convenience and a lovely presentation. The bold, tropical flavor of the coconut perfectly balances the richness of the condensed milk, making this treat an absolute crowd-pleaser.
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