Lemon Coconut Tassies
Lemon Coconut Tassies are bite-sized treats featuring a chewy coconut crust and a smooth, tangy lemon filling. These bright and refreshing desserts are perfect for parties, holidays, or a light sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 24 tassies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 egg whites
1 large egg yolk
7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a nonstick mini muffin pan with cooking spray or use liners.
- In a large bowl, mix coconut flakes, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and egg whites until well combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture into each muffin cup and press into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spoon filling into warm crusts, filling each without overflowing.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Add lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
A pinch of salt in the crust balances sweetness.
Substitute lime juice for a tropical variation.
Top with toasted coconut for garnish.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze in a single layer for longer storage and thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tassie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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