What better way to end this year's holiday meal than with these macaroon tarts. Filled with a creamy mixture that includes evaporated milk and butterscotch flavored morsels, and paired with the sweet crunch of a coconut crust, these delicious hand-held desserts will surely satisfy.
Macaroon Butterscotch Tartlets is a delightful treat that brings a perfect end to festive feasts. This recipe from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® combines the rich flavors of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk and NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels to create a luscious, creamy filling nestled in a crispy coconut crust.
Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations, these butterscotch tartlets promise a satisfying sweetness that complements the joyous season. With a pinch of salt enhancing the flavor, each bite delivers a balance of creamy decadence and crunchy delight. You'll love making these tarts for any holiday gathering, showcasing the comfort and indulgence of these special ingredients.
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Directions
Step 1
Whisk together evaporated milk, 1/4 cup water, cornstarch and 1/8 teaspoon salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in morsels, 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract until smooth. For a smoother sauce, strain through metal strainer. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375º F. Grease 12, 2 1/2-inch muffin cups. Line small baking sheet with foil.
Step 3
Place flour, 1 cup coconut, sugar and pinch of salt in food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until finely chopped. Add remaining 1/2 cup butter (cut into small pieces) and 1 to 2 tablespoons water and pulse until fine crumbs are formed. Divide mixture evenly between muffin cups and press onto bottom and halfway up sides. Pierce bottom of each crust several times.
Step 4
Bake crusts for 15 minutes or until light brown around edges, repiercing bottoms of crusts after 8 minutes. While baking the crust, toast remaining 2 tablespoons coconut on prepared baking sheet in same oven for 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool coconut crusts in cups and toasted coconut completely on wire racks.
Step 5
To serve, remove crusts from pans to serving platter with tip of knife. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of butterscotch filling into each crust. Top with toasted coconut.
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Make It
Step 1
Whisk together evaporated milk, 1/4 cup water, cornstarch and 1/8 teaspoon salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in morsels, 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract until smooth. For a smoother sauce, strain through metal strainer. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375º F. Grease 12, 2 1/2-inch muffin cups. Line small baking sheet with foil.
Step 3
Place flour, 1 cup coconut, sugar and pinch of salt in food processor fitted with metal blade. Process until finely chopped. Add remaining 1/2 cup butter (cut into small pieces) and 1 to 2 tablespoons water and pulse until fine crumbs are formed. Divide mixture evenly between muffin cups and press onto bottom and halfway up sides. Pierce bottom of each crust several times.
Step 4
Bake crusts for 15 minutes or until light brown around edges, repiercing bottoms of crusts after 8 minutes. While baking the crust, toast remaining 2 tablespoons coconut on prepared baking sheet in same oven for 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool coconut crusts in cups and toasted coconut completely on wire racks.
Step 5
To serve, remove crusts from pans to serving platter with tip of knife. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of butterscotch filling into each crust. Top with toasted coconut.
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