Coconut
What’s the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream?
And what about cream of coconut? Here’s how to use each ingredient.
How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More
Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?
Buko Cherry Crumble Pie
This version of buko pie, a classic Filipino dessert, paints the flaky bottom crust with a coat of cherry jam, while a crunchy cinnamon-kissed crumble sits on top.
Blue Hawaiian
Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.
You Don’t Have to Be a Cowboy to Love These Cookies
With chunks of chocolate, coconut flakes, and toasted pecans, cowboy cookies cram everything good into one bite.
Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy cookies are like oatmeal ones, but packed with hearty mix-ins like coconut, pecans, and chocolate.
Louisiana Crunch Cake
This Louisiana Crunch Cake recipe uses shredded coconut and granulated sugar to obtain its crunchy exterior—a tasty contrast to the pound-cake-like interior.
Everything You Need to Know About Cream of Coconut
For starters: It’s more than just coconut cream.
Coconut Cookie Bark
Part chewy macaroon, part crispy shortbread, this big ol’ cookie has it all. The coconut extract is optional but adds lots of delicious flavor.
Coconut, Raspberry, and Chocolate Muffins
The combination of coconut, raspberry, and chocolate in these muffins tastes wonderful whether you’re using fresh raspberries in season or frozen raspberries.
Coconut Tahini Crispy Rice Treats
A play on the familiar crispy rice treats, this sweet and chewy dessert with savory, nutty undertones was inspired by a cup of tahini-tinged hot chocolate.
Spiced Pineapple Crumble
In this pineapple crumble, the fruit works wonderfully with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the addition of sugar and butter creates a toffee-like base that’s delicious with a splash of rum.
Fluffy and Fabulous Coconut Cake
This version of the classic Southern coconut cake keeps things simple with a fuss-free white cake enrobed in frosting with a layer of shredded coconut.
Coconut Cream Pie
A toasted coconut infusion is the secret to this boldly flavored cream pie which offers a superior light texture.
Tamarind Millionaire’s Shortbread
The sourness of tamarind breathes new life into the classic millionaire’s shortbread.
Matzo Granola with Walnuts and Coconut
In this Passover breakfast, crumbled matzo replaces the typical rolled oats and gets toasty and crisp in the oven before getting mixed with chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, and raisins.
Drunk Blondies
Bourbon, toasted coconut, pecans, chocolate chips—these loaded blondies from Cheryl Day have pretty much everything.
Chana Dal With Okra and Coconut
The flavors of chana dal, okra, and fresh coconut work amazingly well together.
Morning Glory Muffins
This glorious Morning Glory muffin recipe includes crushed pineapple, shredded carrot, shredded apple, toasted pecans, and coconut.
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37 Craveable Coconut Desserts
From creamy coconut pie to a moist and fluffy coconut-carrot cake, these are desserts you'll never flake out on.