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Tarte à la Coco
Coconut custard tart, a delightful island dessert.
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
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About This Recipe
Tarte à la Coco is a French-influenced dessert featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with creamy coconut custard. It's elegant, tropical, and beloved across the island.
Ingredients
Serves 8
- 1 sheetpuff pastry or pie crust
- 2 cupscoconut milk
- 3eggs
- 0.5 cupsugar
- 0.5 cupshredded coconut
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Prepare crust
Line a 9-inch tart pan with pastry. Prick bottom with fork. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- 2
Make filling
Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Stir in coconut milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla.
- 3
Fill and bake
Pour filling into pastry shell. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until center is just set but slightly jiggly.
- 4
Cool and serve
Cool completely, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Pro Tips
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Don't overbake or custard will be rubbery
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The jiggle in the center sets as it cools
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Brush crust with egg wash before pre-baking to prevent sogginess
Variations
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Add rum to filling for boozy version
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Top with toasted coconut flakes
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Make mini tarts instead of one large
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days
History & Origin
Tarte à la Coco blends French pastry traditions with Caribbean coconut abundance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use canned coconut cream instead?
Yes, use equal amounts. The result will be slightly richer.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 8 servings total
Calories340kcal
Protein7g
Carbohydrates38g
Fat18g
Fiber1g
Protein7g
Carbs38g
Fat18g
Time Summary
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
Total time55 min
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