Ingredients
For the Cookie Cups
1 cup butter, chilled and cubed
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1–2 Tablespoons iced water
For the Coconut Cream Filling
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 oz
1 can coconut milk, 14 oz
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Topping
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes (or shredded coconut)
1 1/2–2 cups whipped cream
Instructions
To Make the Cookie Cups
1-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C): Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a standard muffin pan with baking spray and set aside.
2-In a food processor, combine flour, sugar,: In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.
3-Add cold cubes of butter and pulse: Add cold cubes of butter and pulse.
4-If it looks dry and sandy, add: If it looks dry and sandy, add a tablespoon of water and pulse until the dough begins to come together. If needed, add one more tablespoon of water and pulse until a dough forms.
5-Roll the dough into about 1 1/2: Roll the dough into about 1 1/2 -inches balls and press them into the cavities of a muffin pan, creating a cup shape.
6-Bake for about 16-18 minutes or until: Bake for about 16-18 minutes or until lightly golden brown. It will rise during baking, so when you remove them from the oven, while still warm, press again to create a cavity. Let them cool 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Coconut Cream Filling
7-In a medium bowl, whisk together the: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and coconut milk until thickened.
8-Fold in 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut: Fold in 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut. This step is optional. If you want to keep your filling smooth, do not add shredded coconut to it.
Assembling
9-Spoon the coconut cream filling into the: Spoon the coconut cream filling into the cooled cookie cups.
10-Top each with a swirl of whipped: Top each with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle with toasted coconut.
11-Refrigerate the cookie cups for at least: Refrigerate the cookie cups for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Last Step:
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- Method: bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 396
- Fat: 27
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Protein: 3
