COCONUT & PINEAPPLE TART | BAHAMIAN DESSERTS

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often more affordable and convenient.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and flavor.

Add grated coconut and crushed pineapple to a pot.

Add a pinch of salt to the pot.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the pot.

Add 1 cup of coconut milk to the pot.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot and cook until the coconut is tender.

In a bowl, combine 5 cups of white flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to the coconut mixture.

Cook the pineapple filling until it comes to a boil.

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