Best Coconut Cream Torte Recipes

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CHOCOLATE & COCONUT CREAM TORTE



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My grandmother passed this recipe down to me years ago and now I make it for my own grandchildren. When preparing, make sure the chocolate layer is properly chilled before adding the next layer, or the coconut will sink into it. -Jason Purkey, Ocean City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
8 ounces dark baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
FILLING:
1 can (13-1/2 ounces) coconut milk
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons cold water, divided
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and 2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour over prepared crust. Refrigerate 1 hour., In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk, coconut and sugar; bring just to a boil. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, reserving strained coconut; return coconut milk mixture to saucepan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; stir into coconut milk mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk egg and egg yolk. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg mixture; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over remaining cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand until gelatin is completely dissolved, 1 minute. Whisk gelatin mixture into coconut milk mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour, whisking every 15 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut milk mixture. Spoon reserved strained coconut into prepared crust. Spread filling over coconut. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight before serving., Remove rim from pan. Top with toasted coconut.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Fat 49g fat (32g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COCONUT CREAM TORTE



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"This three-layer cake is rich and yummy," says Carol Barton from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Sour cream is the secret ingredient in the creamy frosting that's chock-full of coconut and pecans. "If you fix this dessert a day ahead, it tastes even better," she adds. "Just cover and refrigerate it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
2 cups sour cream
3-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (about 10 ounces)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, coconut, pecans and sugar. , Place one cake on a serving platter; spread with a third of the sour cream mixture. Repeat layers twice. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

COCONUT ICE CREAM TORTE



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Guests will "ooh" and "aah" when you bring in this fabulous ice-cream torte ringed with chocolaty Almond Joy bars. But this is one summer showstopper our Test Kitchen created with busy hostesses in mind. It's super easy, feeds a crowd and can be made days ahead for convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 macaroons, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
26 snack-size Mounds or Almond Joy candy bars
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes., In a microwave, heat hot fudge topping on high for 15-20 seconds or until pourable; spread over crust. Trim one end from each candy bar; arrange around edge of pan. Freeze for 15 minutes. Spread vanilla ice cream over fudge topping; freeze for 30 minutes. , Spread strawberry ice cream over vanilla layer; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COCONUT SOUR CREAM TORTE



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Number Of Ingredients 12

Cake
2 sticks softened butter
2 c. sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 1/4 c. cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Filling
2 c. Sour cream
2 c. Sugar
1 14-oz. package shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Combine butter and sugar. beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix together cake flour and B.P. Add cake flour and milk alternately to butter mixture. Bake cake in 2 round cake pans (greased and floured) for 30 min. at 350 degrees. When cooled, cut each cake in half horizontally. Put filling in between each layer and on top ( do not frost sides).

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