Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2/3 cup Key lime juice; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large egg yolks; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 large egg whites; 2 teaspoons water; 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon shortening

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup Key lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons water
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening

1
For lime curd, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and lime juice until smooth. Whisk in sugar and egg yolks; cook and stir over medium heat until boiling. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd; refrigerate until cold.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Cream butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Gradually beat in flour.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Place coconut in a separate bowl. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Dip in egg whites, then roll in coconut, coating well. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
4
. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the handle of a wooden spoon.
5
Bake until edges are golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Reshape indentations as needed. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6
To serve, fill each cookie with about 1-1/2 teaspoons curd. In a microwave, melt white chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate leftover filled cookies.

1209

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2/3 cup Key lime juice, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints

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