Coconut Castles

Coconut castles are a popular dessert in tropical regions, especially in countries with a strong coconut culture like the Philippines and Thailand.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Coconut Castles

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International, Tropical Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Coconut flour
• 1 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until a dough forms.
3. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into small castle-like structures.
4. Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler.
8. Dip the cooled coconut castles into the melted chocolate, coating them halfway.
9. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the chocolate-coated part.
10. Place the coated castles on a wire rack and let them rest for 1 hour, or until the chocolate hardens.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.