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Rhubarb Coconut Macaroon Tarts

Rhubarb Coconut Macaroon Tarts for a Sweet Spring Treat

Delight in Rhubarb Coconut Macaroon Tarts, a sweet and tangy spring dessert, featuring a chewy coconut topping over a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose or Oat Flour Use gluten-free blend for gluten-free version
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Can swap with strawberries or raspberries
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice Balances sweetness
For the Coconut Topping
  • 2 large Egg Whites Use aquafaba for vegan version
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Main flavor component
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of butter and ½ cup of sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in 1 cup of flour and a pinch of salt.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust.
  4. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of rhubarb, ½ cup of sugar, and juice of 1 lemon; cook until rhubarb softens.
  5. Whisk 2 egg whites until frothy, then mix with 1 cup of coconut, ½ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Spoon the rhubarb filling into each crust and top with the coconut mixture.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let cool in the tin for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These tarts are naturally gluten-free and can be made in advance, stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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