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Banana Coconut and Honey-Cream Tarts

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Ingredients

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For the Tart Shells:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 23 tablespoons ice water

For the Honey-Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

For the Topping:

  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • Extra shredded coconut for garnish
  • Honey for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Make the Tart Shells:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Dough: In a food processor, combine the flour, shredded coconut, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough begins to come together.
  3. Chill the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Roll the Dough: Roll out the chilled dough to fit tart pans. Press the dough into the pans and trim any excess.
  5. Blind Bake: Line each tart shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes or until golden. Let the shells cool.

Prepare the Honey-Cream Filling:

  1. Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add honey and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  2. Fold in Coconut: Gently fold in shredded coconut, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.

Assemble the Tarts:

  1. Fill the Tart Shells: Once the tart shells have cooled, spoon the honey-cream filling into each shell, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Top with Bananas: Arrange the banana slices on top of the cream filling, gently pressing them into the cream to secure them.
  3. Garnish: Sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top for garnish and drizzle with honey if desired.

Chill and Serve:

  1. Chill the Tarts: Refrigerate the tarts for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
  2. Serve: Once the tarts are chilled and set, they are ready to serve!

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