This delightful Coconut and White Chocolate Tart offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Featuring a crunchy base made from Maria biscuits and butter, it's topped with a creamy mixture of coconut, mascarpone, and white chocolate. The tart is finished with a silky white chocolate ganache and garnished with strawberries, Raffaello confections, and edible rose petals for a visually stunning and delicious dessert.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Rich and Creamy: The combination of coconut, white chocolate, and mascarpone creates a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Easy No-Bake Recipe: Perfect for warm days when you don't want to turn on the oven.
- Elegant Presentation: Ideal for special occasions, celebrations, or as a decadent treat.
- Cookie Base:
- 175g Maria biscuits
- 150g butter, melted
- Coconut Mixture:
- 500ml milk
- 55g cornstarch
- 50g granulated sugar
- 8g vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- 200g white chocolate, chopped
- 50g shredded coconut
- 250g mascarpone
- White Chocolate Ganache:
- 50ml cream
- 125g white chocolate, chopped
- Garnish:
- Strawberries
- Raffaello confections
- Edible rose petals
Rewritten Recipe:
Instructions:
- Begin by crushing the Maria biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 22 cm springform pan to form the base. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the white chocolate and shredded coconut until smooth. Let cool slightly, then mix in the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the chilled biscuit base. Smooth the top with a spatula and refrigerate until set.
- For the ganache, heat the cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over the chopped white chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly.
- Pour the ganache over the set coconut layer and return to the refrigerator to chill.
- Before serving, garnish the tart with fresh strawberries, Raffaello confections, and edible rose petals.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this rich and elegant dessert that's sure to impress! 🥥🍓🍫
Note: For an extra touch of flavor, consider toasting the shredded coconut lightly before adding it to the mixture. This will enhance the coconut flavor and add a slight crunch. Enjoy!