Macadamia Coconut Tart

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, buttery tart filled with toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, and a hint of bourbon, perfect for special occasions or indulgent dessert moments.

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Ingredients

  • tart pastry for 9-inch tart shell
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon or rum
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup coconut, lightly toasted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Roll out the pastry and line a 9-inch tart pan or individual tart pans with it.
  3. Bake the crust partially until it looks dry but remains very pale.
  4. Cool the crust completely before filling.
  5. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
  6. Prepare the filling by combining unsalted butter, heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest, bourbon or rum, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped macadamia nuts and toasted coconut.
  9. Pour the filling into the cooled tart shell.
  10. Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until the filling is set and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

668 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 49.9g 64% DV
Carbs 39.2g 14% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 9.7g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 76.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 421.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 84.5mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 274.5mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 49mg 4% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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