Best 5 Lemon Toasted Coconut Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable treat with our Lemon Toasted Coconut Tart, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dessert combines a flaky, buttery crust with a luscious lemon filling, topped with a golden-brown toasted coconut layer, creating a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and nutty flavors. Our article provides a step-by-step guide to master this culinary delight, along with variations and additional recipes to expand your dessert repertoire. Explore the secrets of preparing the perfect tart crust, crafting a velvety smooth lemon filling, and achieving that irresistible toasted coconut topping. We've also included a recipe for a refreshing Lemon Curd Tarts, a no-bake option with a creamy lemon curd filling, and a delightful Coconut Cream Pie, a tropical paradise in dessert form. Embark on a delightful journey of baking and savor the delectable flavors of our Lemon Toasted Coconut Tart and its companion recipes.

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LEMON & TOASTED COCONUT TART



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I served this delicious tart treat at our bi-weekly Canasta party. Luckily I had copies of this delightful,refreshing desert recipe ready for my card playing buddies! The easy home toasted coconut is an added taste plus. I am sure it will be a hit at your home also. This recipe was given to me awhile back from a new friend I met...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pkg. refrigerated pie crust
2 large fresh lemons
6 eggs, slightly beaten
1- 3/4 to2 c sugar
1/2 c melted butter
1 c shredded coconut,-- toasted : see recipe below
cool-whip

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Then toast shredded coconut. Recipe at the bottom. Next fit pie crust into a 10 inch pie plate. trim edges.
  • 2. Zest or grate peel from lemons,set aside. Juice both lemons into a bowl. Strain juice to measure 1/4 cup of juice.
  • 3. Combine lemon peel,lemon juice,eggs and sugar into a blender. Cover and blend for 1 minute.Scrape down sides. Add melted butter,blend 30 seconds. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
  • 4. Bake 45 minutes, till set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve topped with toasted coconut,and cool whip on the side if desired
  • 5. Sprinkle shredded coconut on to a ungreased cookie pan, in a single layer. Place in the 350 degree oven and time for 5 minutes. Watch carefully and stir once or twice with a spatula. When it is a light brown in color, remove pan immediately, let cool before putting on top of your tart. Serve with cool whip on the side if desired.

CLASSIC LEMON TART WITH COCONUT-ALMOND CRUST



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs plus 1 yolk
Zest of 3 lemons plus 1 cup lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the coconut-almond crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the coconut for garnishing the tart.
  • Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons cooled toasted coconut, the all-purpose flour, almond flour and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the almond extract and egg and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until all of the dry ingredients are just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Form the dough into a disc and press it evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch nonstick tart pan with removable bottom; if necessary, use a piece of plastic wrap to help keep the dough from sticking. Refrigerate the tart shell until firm, about 1 hour, or freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven again to 350 degrees F.
  • Line the tart shell with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights. Place the tart shell on a baking sheet and bake until the edges of the crust are barely golden, about 15 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the crust is golden brown all over, about 20 minutes. Cool completely, then gently remove the tart shell from the pan and onto a plate.
  • For the lemon curd filling: Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, using the butter paper to make sure the butter does not splatter, usually about a minute on 40 percent power. Then, add the sugar and salt and whisk together. Add the whole eggs and egg yolk and whisk again. Add the lemon zest and juice and whisk well. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove carefully and whisk. Continue to microwave in 1-minute intervals, whisking after each minute, until the mixture is thick. It usually takes between 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the microwave. Note that the mixture will get thin before it gets thick.
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and push the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
  • For the whipped cream: Place the whipping cream, sugar, vanilla and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip until soft peaks form.
  • To assemble the tart: Pour the lemon curd into the tart shell and spread evenly. Place the whipped cream in a piping bag fitted with a plain tip and pipe a border around the edge of the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved toasted coconut. Allow the tart to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.

LEMON CAKE WITH TOASTED COCONUT



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This lemon-coconut cake is super moist and yummy. It is delicious with any type of fresh berry such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.

Provided by Karen Brady Pastore

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 large eggs
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ¾ cups whole milk
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons lemon zest
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Spread coconut on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool while you prepare the cake. Leave the oven on.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar together in another large bowl until very well combined. Stir in milk, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Fold in dry ingredients and add coconut. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 50.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 104.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

LEMON COCONUT TARTLETS



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I purchased some mini-tart shells from a school fundraiser but didn't know what to do with them. But, I found this little gem in a Canadian Living Christmas Special magazine from 1982. They are really good on their own but a generous dollop of real whipped cream takes them over the top!! Very easy to make, too!

Provided by Debbb

Categories     Tarts

Time 35m

Yield 32 tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
32 miniature tart shells

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine sugar & flour.
  • Beat in eggs, lemon peel & juice by hand.
  • Divide the coconut among the tart shells (approximately 1 teaspoons each).
  • Pour lemon mixture over top of coconut.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.7

LEMON AND TOASTED-COCONUT MERINGUE PIE



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Lemon     Coconut     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large egg yolk
3 tablespoons (about) ice water
Filling
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 large egg yolks
4 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Meringue
6 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, coconut, and salt in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk egg yolk and 2 tablespoons ice water in small bowl to blend. Add to processor and blend until mixture begins to clump together, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Soften slightly at room temperature before rolling.)
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold overhang under; crimp decoratively. Pierce crust all over with fork; freeze 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is set, about 20 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake until crust is pale golden, about 15 minutes longer. Cool completely on rack.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Whisk sugar and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Whisk in yolks, whole eggs, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until mixture thickens and just begins to boil around edges, about 6 minutes. Add butter; whisk until smooth. Cool 10 minutes. Pour warm filling into crust.
  • For meringue:
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, then beat until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Gently fold 3/4 cup toasted coconut into meringue. Spread coconut meringue over warm filling, covering completely, sealing meringue to crust edges and mounding in center.
  • Bake pie 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 275°F; bake 30 minutes longer. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup toasted coconut over pie; continue to bake until meringue is light golden brown and set when pie is shaken slightly, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered.)

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk and heavy cream.
  • To achieve a perfectly toasted coconut, keep an eye on it while it's in the oven, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  • For a gluten-free tart crust, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust or make your own using almond flour or oat flour.
  • If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a 9-inch pie plate instead.
  • Make sure the tart is completely cool before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

With its creamy lemon filling, toasted coconut topping, and buttery graham cracker crust, this Lemon Toasted Coconut Tart is a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a versatile recipe that you'll want to make again and again. Whether you're serving it at a special gathering or enjoying it as a sweet treat at home, this tart is sure to be a hit.

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