Indulge in the tropical paradise of coconut bakes, a Caribbean delicacy that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors. Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, these delectable treats are crafted from a harmonious union of grated coconut, flour, sugar, and spices, resulting in a golden-brown exterior that encases a soft and fluffy interior. Coconut bakes are a versatile culinary delight, enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a delightful side dish to complement savory meals. They pair harmoniously with a variety of accompaniments, including tangy pepper sauce, creamy avocado, or the quintessential Trini delicacy, shark and bake. This article presents a culinary journey through three distinct coconut bake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic Caribbean delight. From the traditional coconut bake, highlighting the perfect balance of coconut and dough, to the savory delight of the cheese-filled coconut bake, and the indulgent pleasure of the sweet coconut bake glazed with a maple-cinnamon syrup, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean.
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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES
These are super yummy and super easy! The combination of the chocolate, coconut, and oats is wonderful. No baking required! These also freeze well.
Provided by Tammy Oberlin
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Mix oats and coconut in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Stir sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and margarine together in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over the oats and coconut and quickly mix to coat. Drop by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheet; let cookies cool and harden. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
CHOCOLATE DROPS (COCONUT & OATMEAL NO BAKE)
Quick & simple "cookie" recipe that requires no baking. Mom used to make these often, and I would always steal cookies before they had fully cooled and set (you know what I'm talking about!)
Provided by Kat2355
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 5m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat sugar, milk, vanilla, cocoa and butter to boil.
- Boil for 3 minutes only (use a timer).
- Take pot off stove.
- Mix in remaining ingredients.
- Drop by spoonful onto ungreased waxed paper.
- Let cool before eating.
- Makes 4 dozen.
NO-BAKE COCONUT CREAM PIE WITH STRAWBERRIES AND PINEAPPLE
When I was researching pie recipes for my upcoming cookbook, I asked my social media followers if they had any regional specialties I may not have heard of. I received five requests for a pie with a coconut custard, pineapple topping, toasted macadamia nuts and fresh strawberries. I'd never had the combination before, but it's a match made in summery pie heaven -- and made even better with a hefty dollop of whipped cream atop each slice.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the crust: In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the wafer cookies, macadamia nuts, granulated sugar and salt together until the mixture forms fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Press the crust into a 9-inch pie plate and transfer to the freezer until firm (at least 1 hour and up to overnight).
- For the filling: In a medium pot, heat the coconut milk and whole milk together over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg and egg yolk to combine. When the milk mixture comes to a simmer, pour about 1/4 of it into the sugar/egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return this mixture to the pot and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens and large bubbles pop up from the center of the pot, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and shredded coconut. Pour the mixture into the frozen pie crust, cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate to cool completely.
- For the toppings: In a medium pot, stir together the crushed pineapple, light brown sugar, cornstarch and salt to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool completely, then pour on top of the chilled pie. Sprinkle the macadamia nuts in an even layer on top of the pie. (The pie can be made up to this point 24 hours ahead of time.)
- When ready to serve, toss the strawberries and honey together in a medium bowl. Arrange in an even layer on top of the pie. Serve slices with whipped cream.
NO BAKE - CREAM CHEESE, COCONUT, SNOWBALL'S
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and pineapple until combined then fold in the pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2. Take out of refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls; then roll the balls in the coconut. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
SLICE & BAKE COCONUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Light and buttery, these delicate shortbread cookies are melt-in-your-mouth good. The coconut flavor makes them extra special. -Roberta Otto, Duluth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut., Using a sheet of waxed paper, shape dough into a 12x3x1-in. rectangle. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 300°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are light golden, 18-20 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP COCONUT NO-BAKE GRANOLA BARS
I was looking for a way to have healthier snacks on hand for my kids lunches and on the go snacking. This recipe can be modified to include fruit instead of the chocolate. The date paste helps hold it together nicely and dates are known as nature's candy. No refined sugar except for in the chocolate chips. You could include carob chips or whatever kind of chips your kids like. The dried fruit version is yummy as well!
Provided by Barbara Ortiz
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with waxed paper so that the paper hangs over the edges of dish.
- Combine dates and water in a food processor or blender; process until a paste forms, adding more water if needed to thin it.
- Combine oats, coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add date paste, almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract; mix, using your hands, until wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Press mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with another piece of waxed paper and press down using a can or mini roller. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Remove dish from freezer and lift out of dish using the edges of the waxed paper. Cut into 25 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g
NO-BAKE FUDGY COCONUT COOKIES
My daughter works at a summer camp, so I send treats. Instead of a cookie jar we use a coffee can and call it the Wrangler Feeding Trough. Everyone asks for this cookie. -Sue Klemm, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes., Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in oats and coconut. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets., In a microwave, melt baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate until set. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT FISH AND TOMATO BAKE
A coconut-milk dressing infused with garlic, ginger, turmeric and lime coats fish fillets in this sheet-pan dinner. Accompanying the fish are bright bursts of tomatoes which turn jammy under the broiler and relinquish some of their juices to the pan sauce. This sauce is silky enough to coat a spoon and packed with flavor. It pairs well with anything from snapper to flounder and even salmon, so choose the fillets that look best at the market. You'll want to sop up the sauce with thick slices of grilled or toasted baguette, or spoon it over steamed rice.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, ginger, garlic, turmeric, red-pepper flakes, honey and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Zest and juice 1 lime directly into the coconut milk mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Add the fish fillets and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position. Arrange another rack in the position closest to the broiler heat source. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the tomatoes on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Place the marinated fish between the tomatoes and spoon all the marinade from the bowl over the fish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the fish. Transfer the pan to the lower-middle rack and roast until the surface of the fish is opaque but the center is not cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. The fish should not flake easily with a fork. Remove the pan from the oven and heat the broiler to high.
- Move the pan to the broiler and finish cooking, rotating the pan once, until the fish is tender and the tomatoes are just beginning to brown in spots, 5 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. Slice the remaining lime into wedges.
- Divide the tomatoes and fish among dishes and tip the pan juices over the fish. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
NO-BAKE BUTTERSCOTCH-COCONUT COOKIES
Want cookies in a flash? These butterscotch "buttons" come together fast and don't require an oven, which means you can have a treat any time you want it.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Kid-Friendly Coconut Oatmeal Butterscotch/Caramel Cookies Chocolate Dessert Back to School Picnic Small Plates
Yield Makes about 25 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat butterscotch chips and peanut butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring occasionally, or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between bursts, until butterscotch is melted and smooth. Add oats, 1 cup coconut, and salt; stir gently to combine.
- Spoon mixture by the tablespoonful onto a parchment-lined sheet tray. Gently press balls in the center to flatten. Chill until set, about 10 minutes.
- Heat chocolate, if using, in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring occasionally, or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between bursts, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Drizzle cooled cookies with chocolate, top with remaining 1/4 cup coconut, and chill until set, about 5 minutes, before serving.
- Do Ahead
- Cookies can be made 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.
NO BAKE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCONUT PIE
If you love chocolate and coconut, this is the only dessert for you! A rich and refreshing chocolate and coconut dream! Note: To toast coconut, spread in shallow pan and bake in 375 degree oven, 10 minutes or until golden.
Provided by DDWORSKY
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Have ready a greased 9 inch pie plate. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted. Reserve 1/4 cup toasted coconut and set aside. Mix remaining 1 1/4 cup toasted coconut into chocolate mixture. Press coated coconut over bottom and up sides of pie plate. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until firm.
- In a medium bowl, beat topping mix and 1 cup of milk with mixer until soft peaks form. reserve 1 cup for garnish and set aside in refrigerator. to the remaining whipped topping, beat in pudding mix and remaining 1 1/2 cup milk. Beat until mixture mounds when dropped from beaters.
- Arrange banana slices on bottom and up the side of pie shell. Spoon chocolate pudding mixture over bananas. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set. To serve, garnish with reserved whipped topping, toasted coconut and the cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 323.3 mg, Sugar 35 g
NO BAKE - PECAN COCONUT PRALINE COOKIES
This is a new one for me as far as "no bake cookies" go. Looks wonderful! Found on Facebook
Provided by Sheila M
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Set pecans, coconut, and vanilla off to the side
- 2. Mix sugar, evap milk, corn syrup, and butter in large saucepan.
- 3. Bring to a rolling boil until it reaches 235 degrees
- 4. Remove from heat & add pecans, coconut, and vanilla
- 5. Stir for about 4 minutes.
- 6. Take a spoonful of batter and place on wax paper. Let it sit until batter has hardened.
- 7. Remove from wax paper and enjoy.
NO BAKE COCONUT PECAN PRALINE COOKIES
Categories Nut
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1.In a medium sized bowl, combine coconut and pecans; set aside. 2.In a heavy saucepan over medium high heat, stir sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full rolling boil -- let boil and stir for 3 minutes. 3.Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and coconut and pecan mixture. Stir off the heat for about 4 minutes, until mixture starts to cool and thicken. 4.Drop by large spoonfuls on wax paper. Let harden completely -- about an hour to an hour and a half -- before serving.
COCONUT SLICE & BAKE COOKIES
Tinting flaky white coconut reminds me of snowflakes falling under holiday lights. The reds and greens add colorful Christmas wonder. - Lee Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- To tint coconut, place 1 cup coconut in each of 2 large bowls. Add red food coloring to 1 bowl; cover and shake or toss to coat. Repeat with remaining coconut and green food coloring., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour. Stir in remaining coconut. Divide dough in half., Shape 1 portion of dough into a 7-in.-long log; roll in red coconut, pressing firmly to help adhere. Wrap securely. Repeat with remaining dough and green coconut. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 325°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRAGRANT COCONUT LIME & GINGER FISH BAKE
This is a wonderful fragrant dish, which you can oven bake or best still make on the bar-b-q it is great served with fresh salad or yummy plain rice. Just delicious once you try you will not be disappointed!!
Provided by Lil Ms Tropical
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a frying pan saute the garlic, onion, ginger and chillies until soft. ADD the spices and more oil if necessary.
- Blend the fried food with the coriander and juice of one lime LEAVING OUT the fish and coconut cream. Leave overnight (you can freeze batches of marinade too).
- Take your fish fillets and cut in half so you should have 8 serves. Smother the marinade over the fish generously. Leave to marinade at least for four hours best overnight.
- Take some aluminium foil, break off enough to make a loose parcel to hold the fish.
- Get your coconut cream and on the foil put 2 to 3 tablespoons of the coconut cream, place one fish fillet on top, join up the foil allowing for a lot of space.
- Cook on the barbq of in a hot oven for about 10-15 minutes The fish steams itself in the coconut cream - this is so yummy a great dinner party dish - serve with plain rice, mango salsa and a dry white wine.
NO BAKE MUNCHKINS / CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by angelnebres
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slowly crush your graham crackers into fine pieces. Pour in 1/4 cup condensed milk. Make some small balls with the graham cracker mixture. Add marshmallows to the mixture. Roll your munchkin balls into the shredded coconut or powdered sugar. Chill for several hours before eating
COCONUT KRISPIE COOKIES (SLICE AND BAKE)
This is a very krispie cookie, the brown sugar and coconut mixed with the oatmeal makes it a light and flavorful cookie. The dough rolls can be frozen for up to 2 months if stored in a ziplock freezer bag. Great for unexpected guests, as it only takes 10 minutes to slice and bake. This cookie recipe is the most requested at hubby's pool league games. Number of cookies depends on how thick you slice them.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugars,butter, shortening, eggs and vanilla, blend well.
- Add in flour mixture (flour,salt,baking soda), mix until just blended, add coconut, and oatmeal, blend, then add rice krispies.
- Roll mixture in 3 rolls;about 2 1/2" size, squeezing to form a solid roll, wrap in plastic wrap. (Don't stress if the rolls aren't perfectly round,cookies turn out roundish anyway). If you will be freezing for a long period of time, wrap again in wax paper and place in a freezer bag.
- Slice cookies (about 1/4") place on ungreased cookie sheet bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are lighlty brown (if you like a less crispy cookie) or medium brown (for a more crispy cookie).
- Grab the milk and chow down.
AFRICAN BANANA COCONUT BAKE
Very simple and delicious recipe, we have had this for breakfast as well as for dessert! This is from Tunisian Desserts Cookbook. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cut bananas crosswise into halves.
- Cut each half lengthwise into halves and arrange in greased 9-inch pie plate.
- Dot with margarine or butter and drizzle with orange and lemon juices.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and coconut.
- Bake until coconut is golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 52.3, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 24.4, Protein 1.5
AWESOME "NO-BAKE" ALMOND COCONUT BALLS
These are healthy, delicious, and packed with protein!
Provided by genalynne
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1/4 cup shredded coconut in a shallow bowl. Line a large plate with parchment paper.
- Combine almond butter, 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut, almonds, coconut oil, and honey in a bowl; mix until a firm paste forms. Form almond butter mixture into balls, roll in shredded coconut, and place on the lined plate. Chill until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 95.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
COCONUT SWEET POTATO BAKE
Convenient canned sweet potatoes are scrumptious in Coconut Sweet Potato Bake, recommended by Jan Pavkov of Doylestown, Ohio.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield about 50 (1/2 cup) servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Divide sweet potatoes among four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut and vanilla. Pour over sweet potatoes., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 cups marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff and melt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
NO-BAKE COCONUT FRUIT TARTS
These individual no-bake tarts make a gorgeous Valentine's Day dessert. They'll slay your sweet tooth, plus they're vegan and gluten-free!
Provided by So Delicious® Dairy Free
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips So Delicious® Dairy Free
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Chop almonds in a food processor and add medjool dates. Blend until smooth.
- Reserve about 1/8 cup of date mixture and set aside.
- Prepare two individual-sized tart pans with oil or line with parchment. Divide the date mixture among the two pans and press along the bottom and sides.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the culinary Coconutmilk with a hand mixer for a minute or so before adding the reserved date mixture and about 5 berries. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the coconut mixture into the tart crusts and pop in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
- Remove the frozen tarts from the pans. Garnish with raspberries and sliced strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 12 g
Tips:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Grate the coconut finely for a smoother texture.
- Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor and aroma.
- If you don't have evaporated milk, you can use regular milk mixed with a little bit of cornstarch.
- Bake the coconut bake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
- Keep an eye on the coconut bake while it's baking to prevent overcooking.
- Serve the coconut bake warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Coconut bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and coconutty flavor, coconut bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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