COCONUT MACAROON SANDWICHES WITH LIME CURD

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Coconut Macaroon Sandwiches with Lime Curd image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Lime     Coconut     Edible Gift     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 dozen sandwich cookies

Number Of Ingredients 20

Macaroons:
1 (14-ounce) bag (5 1/3 cups) sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
Lime Curd:
1 tablespoon lime zest
3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 6 limes)
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 large egg yolks
1 drop green food coloring, if desired
Garnish:
Edible gold or silver glitter or clear sanding sugar (optional)
Special Equipment
Small offset spatula (optional, but very helpful); edible gold or silver glitter; a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag (not pleated)

Steps:

  • Make Macaroons:
  • Heat oven to 325°F with racks in upper and lower third. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir together coconut, sugar, flour, and salt until combined well, then add egg whites and almond extract and stir until combined well.
  • Pack dough in a teaspoon measure, preferably with offset spatula, scraping it level, then use spatula to remove dough from teaspoon in a single mound. Arrange mounds, rounded side up, 1 inch apart, on baking sheets.
  • Bake until just springy to the touch and bottoms are pale golden, 8 to 12 minutes, switching position of sheets halfway through baking.
  • Remove cookies from oven and sprinkle while still hot with edible glitter, if using. Cool cookies on baking sheet 1 minute, and transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Make Lime Curd:
  • Whisk together lime zest and juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan until cornstarch is dissolved, then whisk in butter. Bring to a simmer over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, then reduce heat and continue to simmer briskly, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.
  • Lightly beat yolks in a small bowl, then slowly add 1/4 cup lime mixture, whisking. Add yolk mixture to remaining lemon mixture, whisking, then cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, then cover surface with wax paper and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Assemble Cookies:
  • Transfer lime curd to plastic bag and press out excess air. Snip a 1/8-inch opening in bottom corner of bag, then twist bag firmly just above curd.
  • Put 1 cookie, flat side up, on work surface and pipe about 1/2 teaspoon lime curd onto cookie, then top with another cookie, flat side down, to form a sandwich. Make more sandwiches in same manner.

Sofia Sofai
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These macaroons are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ulfat Mansuri
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I made these macaroons for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They were a huge hit.


Deadbeat Gamers
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These macaroons are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the coconut and lime curd together.


Manuel Theophile
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I've never made macaroons before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great!


JD Q
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These macaroons were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


sahebp ansarip
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these macaroons. The lime curd really balances out the sweetness of the coconut.


Odomba Yekini
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These macaroons are amazing! The coconut and lime curd are the perfect combination of flavors.


Fajumobi Favour
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I made these macaroons for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best macaroons they've ever had.


Ibanda Mawazi
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These macaroons are so good! The coconut and lime curd are a perfect match.


Shatra Remalistic Huzairu
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I've made these macaroons several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to dessert when I need something quick and easy.


festim alija
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These macaroons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Nkululeko Mkhunya
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these macaroons are an exception. They're so light and fluffy, and the lime curd is the perfect complement.


Mudansir Aliyu
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sane Khan
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These macaroons are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of the coconut and lime curd.