Ingredients for Coconut Sarah Bernhardts
- Desiccated Unsweetened Coconut
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- Whipping Cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
- Vegetable Shortening
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How to Make Coconut Sarah Bernhardts
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg white, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Chop 8 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate into small, roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat ½ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and just begins to bubble around the edges.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate. Whisk constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of dark rum (optional).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate ganache is firm.
- Once firm, spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate ganache onto the top of each cooled coconut cookie.
- Smooth the ganache to create a dome shape on each cookie.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the ganache is firm.
- Line cooled baking sheets with waxed paper.
- In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the remaining 4 ounces of dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon of shortening. Stir until smooth.
- Let the melted chocolate cool for 3 minutes.
- Carefully place each cookie onto a fork. Spoon the melted chocolate over the cookie, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Place the coated cookies onto the waxed paper.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
14g
Carbs
0g
