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Macadamia Coconut Tart

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Macadamia Coconut TartRomulo Yanes

Think of this pretty tart as a tropical version of traditional pecan pie. The sweet, buttery filling bakes up like a custard, and each slice is packed with macadamia nuts and sweetened flaked coconut.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 1D2 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

pastry dough for a single-crust pie
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 1/2 cups dry-roasted macadamia nuts (7 ounces), toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (2 3/4 ounces)

Special Equipment

a 10-inch fluted tart pan (1 inch deep) with a removable bottom; pie weights or raw rice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Roll out dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Fit into tart pan and trim edges. Chill shell until firm, about 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 3

    Lightly prick bottom of shell all over with a fork, then line with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until side is set and edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until deep golden, 10 to 15 minutes more. Leave oven on.

    Step 4

    Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until combined, then whisk in melted butter, nuts, and coconut. Pour filling into tart shell and bake until set in center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 30 minutes, then remove side of pan and cool tart to room temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more.

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