Absolutely! Vanilla Coconut Dream is a light, exotic and creamy dessert that is a perfect choice. This recipe often consists of a soft, cooked cream and a crispy coconut layer.
Here is a recipe for the classic, indestructible, layered version in a glass (which is made without baking and can be consumed immediately):
Vanilla Coconut Dream (No Bake)
This is a light cream that is made irresistible by the perfect harmony of vanilla and coconut.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Base (Vanilla):
250 g mascarpone or cream cheese (room temperature)
250 ml whipping cream (min. 30%)
50 g icing sugar (or sweetener of choice)
1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
For the Coconut Part:
200 ml coconut milk (canned, higher fat variety)
50-70 g coconut flakes
Sweetener for the coconut milk (to taste)
For the Layering and Decoration:
100 g coconut flakes (toasted, for decoration)
Optional: a few pieces of baby sponge cake or oat biscuits (for the bottom)
Preparation
Preparing the Coconut Flakes (The Secret of Crunchy):
In a dry frying pan, toast 100 grams of coconut flakes over medium heat (the amount for decoration) until golden brown. Watch it, as it burns easily.
Set aside to cool. This will give the dessert a crispy texture.
To make the Creamy Vanilla Base:
In a large bowl, beat the cold whipping cream until stiff with the icing sugar and vanilla sugar/extract.
In another bowl, beat the mascarpone (or cream cheese) until smooth.
Carefully fold the whipping cream into the mascarpone in several batches to maintain the lightness of the foam.
To make the Coconut Cream:
Mix together the coconut milk, 50-70g of coconut flakes for the filling and any sweetener. This will create a thinner but very tasty layer.
Layering (In Glasses):
Take 4-6 dessert glasses and start layering. Repeat the layers until the glass is full:
Layer (Optional): Crumble baby sponge cake into the bottom.
Layer: A large spoonful of vanilla mascarpone cream.
Layer: Drizzle a little of the coconut milk on top.
Layer: Sprinkle with a little toasted coconut flakes.
Chill and Serve:
Place the glasses in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, but ideally overnight. During this time, the cream will set and the flavors will blend perfectly.
Before serving, sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut on top of the dessert.
Enjoy this true tropical taste experience!