Snow White Coconut and Cream Tart

Yes, I can provide you with the recipe for a delicious Snow White Tart with coconut and cream. Here’s how to proceed.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of shortcrust pastry (or you can make it by adding 300g flour, 150g butter, 100g sugar, 1 egg, 1 pinch of salt)
• 250 ml of whipping cream
• 100 g of shredded coconut
• 100 g of icing sugar (plus a bit more for decoration)
• 1 pinch of vanilla powder or vanilla extract
• Fresh fruit (such as strawberries or kiwi) for decoration, if desired

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the tart base. If you are using pre-packaged shortcrust pastry, roll it out in a tart pan and prick the bottom with the tines of a fork. If you prefer to make your own pastry, in the mixer combine flour, cold butter cut into pieces, sugar, the egg, and a pinch of salt. Work until a ball is formed, wrap it in cling film, and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before using.
2. Bake the base in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
3. In the meantime, in a bowl, whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla until stiff.
4. Add the shredded coconut to the whipped cream and fold in gently to blend.
5. Once the shortcrust pastry base is cool, fill it with the coconut and whipped cream mixture.
6. Smooth the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon and decorate with a little sifted icing sugar on top.
7. If desired, enrich your tart with thinly sliced fresh fruit for added color and freshness.

Curiosity

The Snow White Tart with coconut and cream is a delicious variation on the classic fruit tart. The name “Snow White” probably comes from the color of snow, which the coconut used in the filling recalls, creating a “snow-covered” effect that is very scenic and delicate on the palate. At the same time, it is a fresh and not overly sweet dessert, ideal to finish a meal or for a refined snack.