Coconut Squares

Coconut Passion Fruit Squares

Delight your taste buds with these delectable Coconut Passion Fruit Squares! This tropical treat combines a buttery shortbread base with a tangy passion fruit cream, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Let’s dive into the recipe and create these mouthwatering squares.

Ingredients:

Base Shortbread – Coco:

• 90g soft demi-sel butter
• 40g brown sugar
• 125g flour
• 20g grated coconut

Passion Cream:

• 100g eggs (about 2 eggs)
• 85g granulated sugar
• 18g flour
• 150g passion fruit puree or juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F). Line a 20 x 20 cm mold with parchment paper. If using a frame on a baking tray, first line the bottom with aluminum foil, making sure it comes up the sides to prevent any leaks as the cream will be very liquid.
2. Prepare the Shortbread Base:
   • In a bowl, cream together 90g of soft demi-sel butter and 40g of brown sugar until smooth.
   • Mix in 125g of flour and 20g of grated coconut until well combined.
   • Spread the mixture into the prepared mold, ensuring an even layer. Prick the entire surface with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
3. Bake the Shortbread Base: Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 160°C (320°F).
4. Prepare the Passion Cream:
   • While the base is baking, beat 100g of eggs with 85g of granulated sugar until well combined.
   • Mix in 18g of flour and 150g of passion fruit puree or juice until smooth.
5. Bake the Passion Cream:
   • Pour the passion cream over the baked shortbread base.
   • Bake for another 16 minutes at 160°C (320°F).
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove the dessert from the oven. Lift the parchment paper with the dessert out of the mold or frame and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
   • Sprinkle grated coconut on top before cutting into squares or rectangles.
7. Storage: Store the Coconut Passion Fruit Squares in the refrigerator if not served immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: Approximately 200
• Serving Size: Makes about 12 squares

Time Required:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 32 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes

Enjoy these tropical squares as a refreshing dessert or a delightful snack! The combination of buttery shortbread and tangy passion fruit cream is sure to be a hit with everyone. Don’t forget to share your creations and let us know how they turned out!

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