Chewy coconut mounds of desiccated coconut, condensed milk and whisked egg white, baked until golden. Makes 16.
200g
half a 397 g tin200g
1tsp
from 2 large eggs2piece
1pinch| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | 200g | — | — | |
| 2 | ![]() | 200g | half a 397 g tin | — | |
| 3 | ![]() | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 4 | ![]() | 2piece | from 2 large eggs | — | |
| 5 | ![]() | 1pinch | — | — |
Turn the oven to 170 °C (150 °C fan).

Line the baking tray with baking paper.


Put the coconut in the large mixing bowl.
Desiccated coconut · 200 g
Add the condensed milk.
Sweetened condensed milk · 200 g
Add the vanilla and mix with the spatula.
Vanilla extract · 1 tsp

Put the egg whites in the clean mixing bowl.
Egg white · 2 piece
Add a pinch of salt.
Salt · 1 pinch
Whisk with the hand mixer until they hold stiff peaks.


Fold the whites gently into the coconut mixture with the spatula.


Spoon 16 heaped tablespoons onto the tray, about 3 cm apart.


Using oven gloves, put the baking tray in the oven.



Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden on the outside.

Using oven gloves, take the baking tray out.



Leave on the tray for 10 minutes to firm up.

Lift them onto the wire rack with the palette knife.


Leave to cool for at least 20 minutes.

| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | ![]() | Turn the oven to 170 °C (150 °C fan).⏱ 15 min |
| 2 | — | ![]() ![]() | Line the baking tray with baking paper.⏱ 30s |
| 3 | 200 g | ![]() | Put the coconut in the large mixing bowl.⏱ 10sResultDesiccated coconut |
| 4 | 200 g | ![]() | Add the condensed milk.⏱ 20sResultCoconut and condensed milk |
| 5 | 1 tsp | ![]() ![]() | Add the vanilla and mix with the spatula.⏱ 40sResultCoconut mixture |
| 6 | 2 piece | ![]() | Put the egg whites in the clean mixing bowl.⏱ 10sResultEgg Whites |
| 7 | 1 pinch | ![]() | Add a pinch of salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted egg whites |
| 8 | — | ![]() ![]() | Whisk with the hand mixer until they hold stiff peaks.⏱ 2 minResultStiff egg whites |
| 9 | Stiff egg whitesstep 8 | ![]() ![]() | Fold the whites gently into the coconut mixture with the spatula.⏱ 1 minResultMacaroon mixture |
| 10 | Macaroon mixturestep 9 | ![]() ![]() | Spoon 16 heaped tablespoons onto the tray, about 3 cm apart.⏱ 2 minResultMacaroons to bake |
| 11 | — | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Using oven gloves, put the baking tray in the oven.⏱ 10sResultMacaroons to bake |
| 12 | — | ![]() | Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden on the outside.⏱ 20 minResultGolden macaroons |
| 13 | — | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Using oven gloves, take the baking tray out.⏱ 10sResultGolden macaroons |
| 14 | — | ![]() | Leave on the tray for 10 minutes to firm up.⏱ 10 minResultMacaroons setting |
| 15 | Macaroons settingstep 14 | ![]() ![]() | Lift them onto the wire rack with the palette knife.⏱ 40sResultMacaroons setting |
| 16 | — | ![]() | Leave to cool for at least 20 minutes.⏱ 20 minResultCooled macaroons |
| Total Time | 58 min | ||
A batch eaten a portion at a time — about 16 portions. Serve what is wanted now and keep the rest.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 125kcal | |
| 2g | |
| 9g | |
| 8g | |
| 10g | |
| 8g | |
| 1g | |
| 32mg |
Chewy coconut mounds of desiccated coconut, condensed milk and whisked egg white, baked until golden. Makes 16.
What you’ll doYou will mix coconut with condensed milk and vanilla, fold in stiffly whisked egg whites, spoon heaps onto a tray and bake until golden.
