Saturday, March 6, 2010

Toasted-Coconut Custard Tart (TWD)


This week's Tuesdays with Dorie (TWD) recipe was chosen by Beryl of Cinemon Girl: Toasted-Coconut Custard Tart. I actually made this last weekend, but I'm a bit late posting this because unfortunately the power cord to my laptop died and I had to order a new one, but better late than never right? So back to this past week's pick... I love all things coconut, so I was eager to try this recipe.


It's basically a rum infused vanilla pastry cream chock full of toasted coconut atop Dorie's wonderful sweet tart crust, topped with a rum flavored whipped cream. With six egg yolks in the pastry cream, I was worried that this tart was going to be overly rich and creamy. Surprisingly, this tart was very light and airy and not heavy at all. The coconut flavor was well complemented with the rum, and you can't ever go wrong with Dorie's sweet tart dough.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this tart, if you love coconut, I would highly recommend that you try Dorie's Florida Pie, which is like a coconut filled key lime pie :)


Thanks, Beryl, for hosting this week. I loved it. If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you check out the TWD Blogroll, to see how everyone else enjoyed this light, coconut-y treat!

* Recipes notes:
- For tips from other TWD bakers, click here.

13 comments:

  1. I love the photos on your blog. I have recipe blog and now have a new appreciation for pictures of food!

    www.mykindofcooking.com

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  2. if there's one ingredient that has any chance at becoming as treasured to me as cinnamon, it's coconut. i'd love this tart--thanks for the food porn. :)

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  3. Such a pretty tart! I just want to grab a fork!

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  4. Better late than never. Your tart looks delicious! Always love your photos!

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  5. Your tart look so perfect. Glad you enjoyed it.
    Mimi

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  6. Sorry about the power cord. I know that was a pain.

    This looks lovely. I really enjoy coconut yet I've never made anything coconutty. I really need to change that!
    ~ingrid

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  7. Omg I can't believe how amazingly good this looks!! Yumm coconutty custard goodness!

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  8. Yummy! This tarte looks very professional and I bet is exquisite as well.

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  9. what a lovely cake, i love coconut, well done! cheers from london

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  10. Jamie, your tart looks indescribably delicious! Simply heavenly. Oh how I wish I had the tiniest slice right now. I'll be dreaming of this tonight, that I know!!! Thanks for sharing...

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  11. Oh my gracious!This tart combined with a latte and I was good to go. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

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  12. Oh my word! My mouth is watering looking at the coconut custard tart! My mom and I love all things coconut...I might have to make this for her birthday.

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