Posted on Monday, December 18, 2017 in Cake Recipes

Moist Coconut Tart

This amazing coconut tart recipe (receita de tarte de coco) takes less than 35 minutes to make and makes a great sugary snack.
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Moist Coconut Tart

Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Ready In 35 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings6

Ingredients

For the dough:1 cup of flour1 tablespoon of margarine1 pinch of saltWater (to taste)For the filling:1 cup of water1 cup of grated coconut2 cups of sugar4 eggs + 1 yolk
For the dough:1 cup of flour1 tablespoon of margarine1 pinch of saltWater (to taste)For the filling:1 cup of water1 cup of grated coconut2 cups of sugar4 eggs + 1 yolk
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the over to 180C or 350F.

Dough:

  1. Add the flour, margarine and salt with the water and mix well to make the dough.
  2. Once the dough is done, roll it out and put it in a pie pan and set aside.

Filling:

  1. To make the filling, boil the sugar with the water until it turns into a syrup.
  2. Let it cool, add the eggs and the yolk and stir, then finally add the coconut and mix.
  3. Put the prepared filling in the pie pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
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Kathy
Kathy
Can I substitute unsalted butter for the margarine? If yes, is it an equal substitute? Thanks!
2 Months ago, Thursday, November 7, 2024
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Port
Yes and same amount Kathy.
2 Months ago, Thursday, November 7, 2024
Kathy
Kathy
Thank you!
2 Months ago, Thursday, November 7, 2024
Norma wilkinsion
Norma wilkinsion
Very similar to the coconut tarts my mum made. She put a layer of raspberry jam on the pastry base. Oh I miss her cooking
3 Years ago, Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Port
That sounds great Norma.
3 Years ago, Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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