Like Bounty
You will no doubt be familiar with Bounty, the chocolate-covered coconut bar. Here's a melt-in-the-mouth version "on a plate" for a chic dessert.
155 K 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
1 hour 55 min.
Easy
6 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: August 1st 2011
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
250 g unsweetened coconut milk - 2
100 g liquid cream - 3
30 g caster sugar - 4
10 g vanilla sugar - 5
4 g agar-agar - 6
2 tablespoons Malibu rum (optional) - 7
200 g chocolate sauce - 8
50 g toasted flaked almonds (optional) - Total weight: 595 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Resting: 1 hour 5 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 1 hour 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Melt together in a pan over low heat: 250 g unsweetened coconut milk, 100 g liquid cream, 30 g caster sugar and 10 g vanilla sugar.
Stage 2 - 2 min.
When the mixture begins to simmer, add 4 g agar-agar and whisk to mix thoroughly. Bring back to simmering again while still whisking.
If you have an electronic thermometer, check that the mixture reaches 85°C (185°F) for the agar-agar to react.
If you have an electronic thermometer, check that the mixture reaches 85°C (185°F) for the agar-agar to react.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Leave to cool for 5 minutes and add 2 tablespoons Malibu rum. Whisk again to mix thoroughly.
Stage 4 - 1 hour
Pour the prepration into small moulds, preferably in silicon, which makes turning out easier.
Leave to set in the fridge for about an hour.
Leave to set in the fridge for about an hour.
Stage 5 - 35 min.
Prepare a chocolate sauce.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Arrange 3 coconut fondants on each plate (or whatever is appropriate for the size of mould used).
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Coat with chocolate sauce and scatter 50 g toasted flaked almonds over if desired.
Decorate with a few soft fruits or a little whipped cream (Chantilly).
Decorate with a few soft fruits or a little whipped cream (Chantilly).
Stage 8
To really surprise your guests, be sure to cover the fondant completely with the chocolate sauce, so that no white is visible and the coconut is discovered with the first spoonful.
Remarks
If you'd like the texture to be closer to the real Bounty, you can add a tablespoon or two of dessicated coconut to the mixture.
Keeping: The coconut fondant (without the chocolate sauce) will keep for several days in the fridge.
Source: Home made, warmly dedicated to Alison, who loves coconut. [Ooooh! The translator blushes at this point!].
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 460 RDI=40 % | 360 RDI=60 % | 1,970 RDI=100 % | 8,270 RDI: 100 % |
| Per 100 g | 8 RDI=3 % | 80 RDI=7 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 330 RDI=20 % | 1,390 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 7 RDI=3 % | 80 RDI=7 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 330 RDI=20 % | 1,380 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : £2.25
- Per person : £0.40
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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