What I love most about the blogging community is that you are able to form really great friendships with people who share your passion that you may not have otherwise met. Although I may talk to a few bloggers more than others, I have a special fondness for every blogger I've met during my journey. Zainab is one of the bloggers who will always have a special place in my heart.
When I first started blogging, she was one of the first people to subscribe to my newsletter and even reached out to me to let me know that she loved the food I was putting out. She is infinitely supportive and really knows her stuff. She is one of those people who is instantly likable and you just want to be her friend. So when I found out about her pregnancy, I was beyond thrilled for her and so honored to be asked to be a part of her baby shower event. (P.S. don't forget to check out all the other delicious goodies the other ladies baked up for Zainab at the bottom of this post!!)
Zainab and I both share a love of all things coconut, so I spent a lot of time trying to come up with something that I felt was worthy of the Blahnik Baker and I feel as though this is something you might find on her blog. I love the contrast between the cooling coconut whipped cream and the warming spice from the ginger. The pineapple adds a welcome burst of sweetness.
Zainab, I am so happy for you and your growing family. I know you will be an amazing mother!
Macaroon Cups with Ginger Coconut Whipped Cream and Pineapple
Ingredients
Macaroon Tart
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar*
- pinch of salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg whites
Filling
- 1- 14 oz full fat coconut milk chilled completely**
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons freshly pressed ginger juice
- ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped pineapple
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease mini tart shells and set aside.
- Mix together the ingredients for the macaroon tarts. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the coconut mixture into the tart shells and press into the bottom and sides. Place the shells on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 - 11 minutes until they begin to look golden at the edges. Set aside to cool completely.
- Open the coconut milk and scoop out the hardened white milk solids from the can and place into a mixer. Add the powdered sugar and ginger juice. Whip until light and fluffy. (For the best flavor, chill the whipped cream overnight and re-whip when ready to serve. Fold in the pineapple.
- Fill the macaroon tarts with the coconut whipped cream and serve.
Notes
Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes, by Baking a Moment
Blueberry Coconut Meusli Bars, by The Spiffy Cookie
Blueberry-Ginger Coconut Cheesecake Popsicles, by Floating Kitchen
Caramel Coconut Cluster Bars, by Eats Well with Others
Chocolate Coconut Cake, by Brunch with Joy
Coconut Breakfast Pudding with Sauteed Nectarines, by Cooking and Beer
Coconut Cake, by I am Baker
Coconut Cream Pie Ice Cream, by The Recipe Rebel
Coconut Energy Bites, by The Kitchenarium
Coconut Key Lime Angel Food Cake Roll, by Flavor the Moments
Coconut Key Lime Pie Cookie Bars, by Two in the Kitchen
Coconut Key Lime Macarons, by Life Made Sweeter
Coconut, Lime, and White Chocolate Milkshake, by A Clean Bake
Coconut Pineapple Banana Smoothie, by The Bitter Side of Sweet
Coconut Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp, by Healthy Nibbles and Bits
Coconut Sweet Potato Muffins, by Luci's Morsels
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Coconut, by The Cooking Actress
Key Lime Coconut Button Sandwich Cookies, by Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Key Lime Coconut Pound Cake, by Grandbaby Cakes
Lavender Coconut Macarons, by Broma Bakery
Macaroon Tarts with Ginger Coconut Whipped Cream and Pineapple, by A Cookie Named Desire
Mango Coconut Donuts, by Chez Catey Lou
Mango Coconut Smoothie, by Jessica in the Kitchen
Mango Summer Cake, by Keep it Sweet Desserts
Mini Coconut Cream Pies, by Hip Foodie Mom
Pina Colada Pie, by Life, Love, and Sugar
Skinny Blueberry Lime Scones, by Club Narwhal
Spiced Lentils with Toasted Coconut, by This Gal Cooks
Toasted Coconut Banana Meringue Pie, by The Sweet {Tooth} Life
Triple Coconut Rum Layer Cake, by bethcakes
Tropical Pineapple Coconut Sangria, by Shared Appetite
White Chocolate Coconut Key Lime Cookies, by Culinary Couture
Joanne Bruno says
Zainab really is the sweetest! And these little tarts are the perfect baby shower bites. If this were an in-person baby shower, I would probably eat twelve and only stop because someone would restrain me!
Amanda says
Zainab is the bestest!! The only reason I stopped eating them was because... well... I did eat them all... And I'm not sorry, gosh darn it!
Cate | Chez CateyLou says
This is such a thoughtful and delicious treat! These little tarts look awesome!
Nora (A Clean Bake) says
These little tarts are so cute, and I love the flavor combination!
Amanda says
Thank you!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
these tarts are so pretty and look sooo tasty!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These tarts are SO beautiful, Amanda! The macaroon dough is such a great idea and I love the ginger in here. They're perfect for the shower! So happy we can celebrate Z and her family, she's the best!
Amanda says
Z really is the bestestest! Oh my gosh, the macaroon dough is addictive. I had a hard time stopping (okay, I ate all but one of the tarts, but that stays between you and me!)
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Isn't Zainab the best?! She's the best kind of people!!! Amanda, I love these mini tarts!!!! Gorgeous!!!
Amanda says
Yes, Zainab is the bestest kind of person ever! (and I am so jealous cause you actually got to hang with her!)
Peabody (Culinary Concoctions by Peabody) says
What a great idea for crust! Can't wait to try that.
Nancy [email protected] says
What a perfect treat for a shower! These bite size tarts are gorgeous!
Zainab says
Thank you Amanda!!! You are so sweet 🙂 And you are right, these tarts are amazing and so up my alley. Love all the great flavors going on!!
Amanda says
Zainab! I cannot wait to see your little one in less than a month (!!!) hopefully we will get a chance to meet up in real life one day. I would send you these tarts because they were amazing. I couldn't stop eating them!