In the realm of culinary artistry, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, Alton Brown's coconut milk cream emerges as an enchanting symphony of tropical indulgence. This unique and versatile ingredient unlocks a world of culinary possibilities, inviting adventurous cooks to embark on a journey of taste and creativity. Whether you seek a creamy, luscious sauce to accompany your favorite savory dishes, a rich and velvety dessert that tantalizes the senses, or a refreshing and vibrant addition to your everyday meals, Alton Brown's coconut milk cream unveils a culinary tapestry that will leave you spellbound.
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INDIAN RICE PUDDING
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, combine the cooked rice and milk. Heat until the mixture begins to boil. Decrease the heat to low and cook at a simmer until the mixture begins to thicken, stirring frequently, approximately 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium, add the heavy cream, coconut milk, sugar, and cardamom and continue to cook until the mixture just begins to thicken again, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Use a whisk to help prevent the cardamom from clumping. Once the mixture just begins to thicken, remove from the heat and stir in the raisins and pistachios. Transfer the mixture to individual serving dishes or a glass bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
TOASTY COCONUT MACAROONS
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the coconut out in a single layer on a half sheet pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the coconut is golden. Set on a cooling rack to cool.
- Whip the eggs whites and sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer on high for 8 to 10 minutes until stiff peaks form. Add the vanilla and salt. The egg whites and sugar can also be whipped in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the toasted coconut.
- Drop by the tablespoon onto a parchment paper-lined half sheet pan, leaving 1 to 2 inches around each cookie. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
COCONUT CAKE WITH 7-MINUTE FROSTING
Steps:
- For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil 2 (9-inch) cake pans. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper. Oil the parchment paper and then flour the pan. Set aside.
- Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Combine the coconut milk and coconut cream in small bowl and set aside.
- Place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer and using the paddle attachment, cream on medium speed until fluffy, approximately 1 minute. Decrease the speed to low and gradually add the sugar slowly over 1 to 2 minutes. Once all of the sugar has been added, stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. Turn the mixer back on to medium speed and continue creaming until the mixture noticeably lightens in texture and increases slightly in volume, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture to the butter and sugar in 3 batches, ending with the milk mixture. Do not over mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter, just until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bang the pans on the counter top several times to remove any air and to distribute the batter evenly in the pan. Place in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake is light golden in color and reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees F.
- Cool the cake in the pans for 10 minutes then remove and transfer to a cooling rack. Once the cakes have cooled completely cut across the equator of each to form 4 layers. Place the 1/3 cup coconut water into a small spritz bottle and spray evenly onto the cut side of the 4 layers. If you do not have a spritz bottle you may brush the coconut water on with a silicone pastry brush. Allow to sit while preparing the frosting.
- For the frosting:
- Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium to maintain a steady simmer. In the meantime, place the egg whites, sugar, coconut water, cream of tartar and salt into a medium size-mixing bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water and immediately begin beating with an electric hand mixer set to low speed. Beat for 1 minute and then increase the speed to high and continue to beat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and beat in the coconut and vanilla extracts for 1 minute. Allow the frosting to sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Place approximately 3/4 cup of the frosting on the first layer of cake, sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut and top with the next layer. Repeat until you reach the top layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
ALTON BROWN'S COCONUT MILK & CREAM
I remember watching this on an Alton Brown show, on Food Network awhile ago, and after not really being able to find a good coconut milk/cream recipe on Zaar I decided to post this. I'm just making it today, so I have my fingers crossed!
Provided by Mamafox61
Categories Coconut
Time 1h25m
Yield 1/2 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook's Note: To open a coconut: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the coconut onto a folded towel set down in a large bowl. Find the 3 eyes on 1 end of the coconut and using a nail or screwdriver and hammer or meat mallet, hammer holes into 2 of the eyes. Turn the coconut upside down over a container and drain the water from the coconut. Store the water in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Place the coconut onto a 1/2 sheet pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. The coconut should have cracked in several places. Using an oyster knife or other dull blade, separate the hard shell from the brown husk. Using a serrated vegetable peeler, peel the brown husk from the coconut meat. Rinse the coconut meat under cool water and pat dry. Break the meat into 2 to 3-inch pieces. With the grater disk attached to a food processor, grate the coconut.
- For the milk:
- Place 2 ounces of the coconut into a small mixing bowl and pour over the boiling milk. Stir to combine. Cover tightly and allow to sit for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to the carafe of a blender and process for 1 minute.
- Place a tea towel over a mixing bowl and carefully pour the mixture into it. Gather up the edges and squeeze until all of the liquid has been removed. Discard the coconut. You may use the milk immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For the cream:
- Repeat the same procedure as above only using 4 ounces of freshly grated coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1260.4, Fat 114.6, SaturatedFat 100.4, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 208.1, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 27.7, Sugar 25.4, Protein 21.4
CLOTTED CREAM
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 13m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Set a coffee filter basket, lined with a filter, in a strainer, over a bowl. Pour the cream almost to the top of the filter. Refrigerate for 2 hours. The whey will sink to the bottom passing through the filter leaving a ring of clotted cream. Scrape this down with a rubber spatula and repeat every couple of hours until the mass reaches the consistency of soft cream cheese.;
COCONUT MILK AND CREAM
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 1/2 cup each milk and cream
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- For the milk:
- Place 2 ounces of the coconut into a small mixing bowl and pour over the boiling milk. Stir to combine. Cover tightly and allow to sit for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to the carafe of a blender and process for 1 minute. Place a tea towel over a mixing bowl and carefully pour the mixture into it. Gather up the edges and squeeze until all of the liquid has been removed. Discard the coconut. You may use the milk immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For the cream:
- Repeat the same procedure as above only using 4 ounces of freshly grated coconut.
ALTON BROWN'S ICE CREAM
Make and share this Alton Brown's Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Taiger
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan combine the half and half and heavy cream, stir over medium heat until just boiling.
- Blend the egg yokes and SLOWLY add the sugar until all mixed.
- Temper in the heated milk mixture.
- Return to saucepan and over low heat bring mixture to 170 degrees.
- Move to chilled metal bowl.
- After slight cooling, add vanilla extract.
- Chill until mixture reaches 40 degrees (usually overnight).
- Add mixture to machine and add any additional flavorings.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2233.9, Fat 204.1, SaturatedFat 118.5, Cholesterol 2105.1, Sodium 449.2, Carbohydrate 45.5, Sugar 5.4, Protein 45.8
AUTHENTIC COCONUT CAKE
This cake was adapted from the Food Network's Alton Brown version of an old fashioned Coconut Cake. I decided that I would love to have a real coconut cake made from real coconuts and not the store bought stuff that has been sitting on the shelf for weeks. Please keep in mind that this is a long prosess but i promise you that it is soooooo worth it in the end. I guarantee this is the best coconut cake you will ever have. This cake requires you to go out and purchase 2 whole coconuts which can be found in most supermarkets or in any ethnic farmers market, however this recipe will still be good with the store bought stuff on the shelf if you can't find real whole coconuts.
Provided by allis21
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 9 inch cakes, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the whole coconut onto a folded towel set down in a large bowl. Find the 3 eyes on 1 end of the coconut and using a nail or screwdriver and hammer or meat mallet, hammer holes into 2 of the eyes. Turn the coconut upside down over a container and drain the water from the coconut. Store the water in an airtight container and set aside. Place the coconut onto a 1/2 sheet pan and bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. The coconut should have cracked in several places. Using an oyster knife or other dull blade, separate the hard shell from the brown husk. Carefully peel the brown husk from the coconut meat. Rinse the coconut meat under cool water and pat dry. Break the meat into 2 to 3-inch pieces. With the grater disk attached to a food processor and grate the coconut or you can use the smallest shredder side of a tradional box grater.
- To make fresh coconut milk: 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut and 1/2 cup boiling 2 percent milk
- Place 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut into a small mixing bowl and pour over the boiling milk. Stir to combine. Cover tightly and allow to sit for 1 hour. Transfer the mixture to your blender and blend for 1 minute.
- Place a tea towel or cheese cloth over a small bowl and carefully pour the mixture into it. Gather up the edges and squeeze until all of the liquid has been removed. Discard the coconut.
- For the cream: Repeat the same procedure as above 1 cup of freshly grated coconut and 1/2 cup of boiling 2 percent milk
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or spray 2 (9-inch) cake pans and set aside.
- Place the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Combine the coconut milk and coconut cream in small bowl and set aside.
- Place the butter into a mixing bowl and cream on medium speed until fluffy, approximately 1 minute. Decrease the speed to low and gradually add the sugar slowly over 1 to 2 minutes. Once all of the sugar has been added, stop the mixer and scrape down the sides. Turn the mixer back on to medium speed and continue creaming until the mixture noticeably lightens in texture and increases slightly in volume, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture to the butter and sugar in 3 batches, ending with the milk mixture. Do not over mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the batter, just until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bang the pans on the counter top several times to remove any air and to distribute the batter evenly in the pan. Place in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake is light golden in color.
- Cool the cake in the pans for 10 minutes then remove and transfer to a cooling rack. Once the cakes have cooled completely cut across the equator of each to form 4 layers. Place the 1/3 cup coconut water into a small spritz bottle and spray evenly onto the cut side of the 4 layers. If you do not have a spritz bottle you may brush the coconut water on with a pastry brush. Allow to sit while preparing the frosting.
- For the frosting: Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Decrease the heat to medium to maintain a steady simmer. In the meantime, place the egg whites, sugar, coconut water, cream of tartar and salt into a medium size-mixing bowl. Place the bowl over the simmering water and immediately begin beating with an electric hand mixer set to low speed. Beat for 1 minute and then increase the speed to high and continue to beat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and beat in the coconut extract for 1 minute. Allow the frosting to sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Place approximately 3/4 cup of the frosting on the first layer of cake, sprinkle with 1/2 cup coconut and top with the next layer. Repeat until you reach the top layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake and sprinkle with the remaining coconut. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.4, Fat 46.7, SaturatedFat 35.2, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 294.1, Carbohydrate 145, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 99.4, Protein 10.2
ALTON BROWN'S COCONUT CAKE WITH 7 MINUTE FROSTING
Saw this episode and knew I had to make this cake... ok, maybe I'll cheat here and there. Alton made his own coconut milk, coconut cream, and coconut extract from SCRATCH. Plus, he saved the coconut juice from the actual coconut to spray on top of the baked cakes. I haven't made this yet. I'm posting to see nutrition info. This will be my birthday cake in a couple days and I'm seeing what tweaking (less fat) I can get away with. Prep time is a guess.
Provided by The Savory Truffle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lightly oil two 9" round pans and line with parchment paper. Spray paper with a little additional oil.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Combine coconut milk and cream in a separate bowl.
- Cream the butter in a 3rd bowl (I know, I know) til fluffy (1 min.) and then gradually add sugar at a low speed. After sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and cream about 2-3 minutes until it's lighter in color and texture.
- Turn speed back to low and add flour mixture and milk mixture alternately in 3 additions. Do not over mix!
- In another bowl beat egg whites until stiff and then slowly fold into the batter. You'll want to add a bit of the batter to the egg whites and then switch to adding the egg whites into the batter bowl.
- Divide batter evenly between two bowls and bang on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Place on center rack and bake about 40 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool in pans for ten minutes and then cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cakes have cooled, slice horizontally in half to form 4 layers. Then brush or spray them with the coconut juice.
- Frosting: Bring 1 quart water to a boil in a saucepan and decrease to maintain a simmer.
- Meanwhile, place egg whites, coconut water, sugar, salt and cream of tarter in a medium-sized bowl.
- Place bowl over the simmering water and immediately begin beating with hand mixer at slow speed for 1 minute, then high speed for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and beat in coconut and vanilla extracts, beating for an additional minute.
- Allow frosting to sit for 5 minutes before using. Allow about 3/4 cup frosting per layer, sprinkling about 1/2 cup coconut on top of each frosted layer. Repeat until the final layer and frost top and sides with last of the frosting and coconut.
Tips:
- Choose the right coconut milk: Look for unsweetened coconut milk in a can. Full-fat coconut milk will give you the richest flavor and texture.
- Chill the coconut milk before whipping: This will help the coconut milk whip up more easily and give you a creamier result.
- Use a high-powered blender or food processor: This will help you get the coconut milk whipped up quickly and evenly.
- Whip the coconut milk until stiff peaks form: This will take about 2-3 minutes. Don't overwhip, or the coconut milk will become grainy.
- Use coconut cream right away: Whipped coconut milk is best used immediately. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but it will start to lose its texture and flavor over time.
Conclusion:
Whipped coconut milk is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It can be used as a topping for desserts, added to smoothies and shakes, or used in savory dishes. It's a great way to add a creamy, tropical flavor to your favorite recipes.
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