Coconut Pyramids
Make Coconut Pyramids once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around 20 minutes, and it serves 6. Most of the time is hands-off while the oven does its thing, which makes it an easy one to fit around other dishes. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Cook 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Serves 6
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 100 g Desiccated Coconut
- 50 g Castor sugar
- 1 Egg
- About 6 glacé cherries, optional
- A few drops pink food colouring, optional
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Mix the caster sugar and desiccated coconut in a bowl.
- Beat the egg in another bowl.
- Add the egg (and food colouring if using) to the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly mixed.
- Form into 6 or 7 pyramids using your hands or an egg cup, and place on a lined baking sheet (or use cupcake cases).
- Lightly press a glacé cherry (if using) into the top of each pyramid.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until a pale golden-brown.
Tips for the best Coconut Pyramids
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Let the egg come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
Variations
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Coconut Pyramids recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 5 ingredients and 7 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Is Coconut Pyramids gluten-free?
Yes — this version is gluten-free as written. Always check packaged ingredients if you have strict requirements.
How many people does this Coconut Pyramids recipe serve?
As written it serves 6. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 6×2.
How long does Coconut Pyramids take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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