Coconut pyramids


Coconut pyramids
Small coconut cakes, golden, crusty, and soft inside.
356 K 2.3/5 (76 reviews)
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Last modified on: February 21th 2011
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For 10 Coconuts pyramids, you will need:
  • 1 dessicated coconut 125 g dessicated coconut
  • 2 caster sugar 90 g caster sugar
  • 3 egg 1 egg
  • Total weight: 265 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Coconut pyramids : Stage 1
Preheat oven to 180°C or 356°F.

In a bowl, pour 90 g caster sugar and 1 egg.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Coconut pyramids : Stage 2
Beat to mix.

Stage 3
Coconut pyramids : Stage 3
Do it quickly, stop as soon as it is well mixed.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Coconut pyramids : Stage 4
Add 125 g dessicated coconut.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Coconut pyramids : Stage 5
Then mix with your hand or a spatula.

Stage 6
Coconut pyramids : Stage 6
Stop as soon as evenly mixed.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 20 min.
Coconut pyramids : Stage 7
Form pyramids: take small amounts of dough and put on a baking sheet, form into pyramid shapes with a narrow base (they will spread during cooking).

You can also make little balls, or use a forcing bag.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 20 min.
Coconut pyramids : Stage 8
Put in the oven for about 20 minutes (it depends on the size). They should be golden and crusty on the outside, but still soft inside.

Stage 9
Coconut pyramids : Stage 9
Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Remarks
You can add a half teaspoon of rum to the egg if you like it.

For almond pyramids, use ground almonds instead of coconut (but it's not quite as good, and less golden when baked).
Keeping: Several days in a closed metal box.
Source: Nicolas.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe10 RDI=5 %110 RDI=10 %9 RDI=1 %590 RDI=30 %2,460 RDI: 30 %
Per 100 g4 RDI=2 %40 RDI=4 %3 RDI=1 %220 RDI=10 %930 RDI: 10 %
Per piece1 RDI=0 %10 RDI=1 %060 RDI=3 %250 RDI: 3 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 10 Coconuts pyramids : 0.90 €
  • Per Coconut pyramids : 0.10 €

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