Coconut Macaroon Brownies
If you’re looking for an amazing Passover dessert, look no further than this Coconut Macaroon Brownies recipe. This is a nod to those cans of coconut macaroons that are available at the grocery store. You all know which ones I’m talking about. The ones that no one will admit to liking?
Well, there’s something chewy and nostalgic about those canned macaroons. Kind of like the jelly fruit slices (which I adore so don’t say anything bad about them) that we would devour as kids. Not sure what’s good about them except that we always had them growing up and there are some things that you never outgrow.
Well, those canned macaroons get a “do over” right here, right now. They have been recreated into a topping to sit over a delicious, moist brownie.
And, the cool part about the brownie recipe is that it isn’t a matzah-based brownie. It uses coconut flour which makes the flavor decidedly more interesting than you would imagine. Top it with a coconut meringue-type topping and you will see how beautifully the flavors meld. Not only that, if you are gluten-free, this is an exciting new recipe to add to your collection.
The brownie base sits in the fridge for an hour, after which the coconut macaroon topping gets spread over it. Bake it. Cool it. Eat it!
Brownie Layer:
Line a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. Set a medium metal bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. Place dark chocolate and butter in bowl, and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt, and espresso granules in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in warm chocolate mixture until smooth. Fold in coconut flour until just combined, and fold in chocolate chips.Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread in an even layer. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Macaroon Layer:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat egg whites with a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute. With mixer running on medium speed, slowly add granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat, gradually increasing speed to high, until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add coconut; beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Spread coconut mixture in an even layer over brownie batter.
Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set and top is golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cut into 24 brownies, and serve.
Recipe by Food & Wine
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Coconut Macaroon Brownies
Makes: 24 squares
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour & 50 minutes
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 8 ounces dark chocolate bar (70% cacao), coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp instant espresso granules
- 1 cup (about 4 ounces) coconut flour
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Macaroon Layer:
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 cups (12 ounces) unsweetened finely shredded coconut
Instructions
Brownie Layer:
Line a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. Set a medium metal bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water. Place dark chocolate and butter in bowl, and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt, and espresso granules in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in warm chocolate mixture until smooth. Fold in coconut flour until just combined, and fold in chocolate chips.Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread in an even layer. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Macaroon Layer:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat egg whites with a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute. With mixer running on medium speed, slowly add granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat, gradually increasing speed to high, until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add coconut; beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Spread coconut mixture in an even layer over brownie batter.
Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set and top is golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cut into 24 brownies, and serve.
Recipe by Food & Wine
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