Chocolate coconut mini tarts^

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1can(14oz) sweetened condensed
Milk
2tablespoonsHazlenut liqueur or water
2tablespoonsWater
1pack(4svng) instant chocolate
Pudding mix
1pack(13 3/4oz) soft macaroons
1cupFinely chopped pecans
2tablespoonsUnsweetened cocoa powder
cupWhipping cream
Coconut crusts
Toasted coconut, optional
Whipped cream, optional
cupButter or margarine, melted

Directions

COCONUT CRUSTS

Combine sweetened condensed milk, liqueur or water and water. Add pudding mix and cocoa powder. Beat until smooth. Cover and chill 5 minutes. Beat ⅔ cup whipping cream to soft peaks; fold into chocolate mixture. Mound into coconut crusts. Chill 2 to 24 hours.

Garnish with additional whipped cream and toasted coconut if desired.

Coconut Crusts:

Mix macaroons, pecans and butter. Press 1 tablespoon mixture into bottom and up sides of 36 well-greased 1¾" muffin cups. Bake in a 375 degree oven 8-10 minutes or till edges are browned. Cool on rack.

Loosen; remove from cups.

BH&G Holiday Appetizers 94 Carolyn Shaw 6-95.

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 08-24-95