tarta de coco (argentine coconut tart)
(6 ratings)
This is a recipe from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's called Tarta de Coco, or Coconut Tart. It has a thin shortbread-like crust and a sweet coconut topping with a slight crisp to it. It's best if you can use freshly grated coconut, but I used packaged coconut and it turned out quite lovely and wonderfully delicious. And it's really simple to prepare, too. It's a wonderful sweet snack to enjoy with a cup of fresh brewed hot coffee or a hot cup of tea. But desserts ought to be enjoyed anytime of the day. So, go ahead....splurge, and have a slice whenever you like!
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(6 ratings)
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For tarta de coco (argentine coconut tart)
- CAKE LAYER
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1 cupall-purpose flour
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3/4 cupgranulated sugar
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1/2 cupbutter, softened (but not melted)
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1 lgegg
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1 tspcoconut extract
- TOP LAYER
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1 cupgrated coconut
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3/4 cupgranulated sugar
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1 lgegg
How To Make tarta de coco (argentine coconut tart)
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1Be sure oven rack is in the middle position. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease and flour the bottom and side of an 8-inch round cake pan; set aside.
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2Stir together the flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender (or your hands), cut in the butter, egg and coconut extract, blending or rubbing the mixture for about 5 minutes or until a loose, grainy dough forms. Transfer the dough to the cake pan, and press it into an even layer with your fingers.
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3In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, coconut and egg with a fork. Pour the coconut mixture over the bottom crust, smoothing it so it forms an even layer on top.
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4Bake in middle rack at 400° for 5 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C), and bake another 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown.
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5Let cake sit in pan for 5 minutes, then run a knife along the edges to loosen cake from the side of the pan. The let cake cool in pan completely before inverting and before slicing.
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