Belizean Coconut Tart

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor and is a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while brown sugar can be more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is dairy-free while evaporated milk can be cost-effective.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative for binding.

Pierce a hole in the coconut to pour out the water.

Crack open the coconut using a machete or cleaver.

Remove the coconut meat from the shell and grate it.

In a bowl, beat one egg.

Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 0.25 teaspoon of lemon extract to the egg.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well.

Add the coconut water to a pot and bring it to a boil.

Stir in the grated coconut, egg mixture, and cook for about 9 minutes until thickened.

Prepare the sweet pie dough in a tart shape.

Pour the coconut filling into the prepared pie shell.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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