INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup condensed milk
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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3 ounces lime juice (from about 6 limes)
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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6 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup mascarpone
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1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
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Zest of 2 limes
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Giant Macarons, recipe follows
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Recipe courtesy Chef Andy Schneider at Le Reve Cafe and Patisserie
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210 grams or 7 1/2-ounces egg whites
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300 grams or 10 1/2-ounces tant pour tant (equal parts almond powder and icing sugar)
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Coloring or flavoring
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250 grams or 9-ounces sucrose
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75 grams or 2 1/2-ounces water
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5 grams or .2 ounces dried egg whites