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Coconut Dome with Chocolate Spread

A stunning dessert featuring creamy coconut mousse and rich chocolate shortbread, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 gelatin sheets (4g)
  • 200ml heavy cream
  • 80g mascarpone
  • 80g powdered sugar
  • 120ml coconut milk
  • 120g powdered sugar (for shortbread)
  • 140g softened butter
  • 160g all-purpose flour
  • 25g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 sachet baking powder
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Grated coconut (for topping)
  • Gooey cocoa spread (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  3. Combine the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and coconut milk until smooth.
  4. Melt the soaked gelatin in a saucepan over low heat, then temper it with the mascarpone mixture.
  5. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone-gelatin mixture.
  6. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy.
  7. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each.
  8. Combine the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sea salt) in a separate bowl.
  9. Mix the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar-egg mixture to form a dough.
  10. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  11. Bake the cut-out shortbread shapes at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes, then cool.
  12. Assemble the Coconut Dome by plating the mousse, drizzling it with cocoa spread, and topping with grated coconut and shortbread.

Notes

For variations, try adding tropical fruits or nuts inside the mousse. You can make this dessert a day ahead for convenience.

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Keywords: Coconut Dome, Chocolate Spread, Tropical Dessert, Summer Dessert