coconut Recipes
64 delicious coconut recipes from around the world
Conserva de Coco (Venezuelan Coconut Candy)
A traditional Venezuelan confection made from shredded coconut and papelón (unrefined cane sugar), spiced with cinnamon and cloves. This dense, sweet candy is a popular treat, especially during the Christmas season.
Limonada de Coco (Colombian Coconut Lemonade)
A lusciously creamy and incredibly refreshing coconut lemonade, a popular beverage from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It perfectly balances tart lime with sweet, tropical coconut.
Majarete (Venezuelan Coconut Corn Pudding)
A creamy and sweet traditional Venezuelan dessert made from fresh corn and coconut milk, often topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon. It's a delightful pudding with a unique texture and flavor.
Maria Mole
Brazilian soft candy - a light, airy, pillowy marshmallow confection with a delicate coconut flavor. Perfect as a sweet treat or party favor.
Quindim
Bright yellow, rich, and intensely flavored coconut egg custard from Bahia, Brazil. Quindim is a classic dessert known for its glossy, caramelized top and tender, custard-like interior.
Sancocho Costeño
A hearty and flavorful Sancocho from the Caribbean coast of Colombia, featuring tender fish and the rich creaminess of coconut milk.
Tarta de Coco (Venezuelan Coconut Tart)
A delightful Venezuelan coconut tart featuring a rich, sweet coconut filling baked in a crisp pastry crust. This dessert is a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tropical flavors.
Vatapá
A rich and creamy Afro-Brazilian stew from Bahia, featuring tender shrimp in a velvety sauce made with coconut milk, peanuts, cashews, and the distinctive flavor of dendê oil.
Basbousa (Egyptian Semolina Cake)
A classic Egyptian dessert, Basbousa is a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina cake studded with shredded coconut and topped with a whole almond. It has a wonderfully tender crumb and a rich, sweet flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Hertzoggies
Delicate shortcrust jam tarts filled with apricot jam and topped with a sweet, chewy coconut meringue, then baked until golden. A beloved South African treat.
Koeksisters (Cape Malay Style)
Authentic Cape Malay koeksisters, characterized by their spiced dough, a fragrant syrup, and a final coating of desiccated coconut. Unlike the braided Afrikaner version, these are typically shaped into ovals or other simple forms.
Iced VoVo
An iconic Australian biscuit featuring a crisp shortbread base, topped with pink fondant, a strip of raspberry jam, and a sprinkle of desiccated coconut.
Lamington
The Lamington is a beloved Australian cake, consisting of cubes of sponge cake dipped in a chocolate icing and then coated in desiccated coconut. Often served as a national treat, it can be enjoyed plain or filled with cream and jam.
Lamington Sponge Fingers
Delicate, finger-sized lamingtons, perfect for afternoon tea or a sweet treat. These feature a light sponge cake, dipped in rich chocolate icing, and coated in desiccated coconut. A touch of jam can be added for an extra layer of indulgence.
Lamingtons
Iconic Australian sponge cake squares, dipped in a rich chocolate icing and generously rolled in desiccated coconut. Named in honour of Lord Lamington, a former Governor of Queensland.
Lamingtons (Traditional)
Australia's beloved cake – vanilla sponge cubes coated in a rich chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut. Named in honour of Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, these iconic treats are a staple at afternoon teas and celebrations.