Christmas Caribbean Coconut Tart⎮Tasteeful Recipes

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut cream offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances the tropical flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

unsweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: fresh coconut

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Fresh coconut has a more vibrant flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lime zest until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.

Pour the mixture into a greased tart pan, smoothing the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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