
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). The three colors (natural, pink, and brown) are very pretty together. Can be shaped into flat cakes and cut into squares or strips. This uncooked cream can be used for all French Cream recipes.
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Make the uncooked cream as in the foregoing recipe.
Take the cream while soft, add fresh grated cocoanut to taste
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add sufficient confectioners' sugar to mold into balls and then roll the balls in the fresh grated cocoanut.
These may be colored pink with a few drops of cochineal syrup, also brown by adding a few spoonfuls of grated chocolate; then rolling them in grated cocoanut; the three colors are very pretty together.
The cocoanut cream may be made into a flat cake and cut into squares or strips.
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The high fat content in the uncooked cream (likely a butter-sugar-cream mixture) provides structure when chilled, allowing the confection to hold its shape without cooking. Adding confectioners' sugar increases the ratio of solids to liquids, creating a firm fondant-like texture that can be molded. The outer coating of dried coconut creates textural contrast and prevents the candies from sticking together while absorbing excess surface moisture.
The uncooked cream base can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to cool room temperature (around 65°F) to soften slightly before adding coconut and shaping. Finished candies can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in layers separated by parchment paper.
Store the finished coconut creams in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (not refrigerated, as this can cause the coconut to become soggy) for up to 2 weeks. Layer between sheets of parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking. Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight to maintain their shape.
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The uncooked cream base can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Bring to cool room temperature (around 65°F) to soften slightly before adding coconut and shaping. Finished candies can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in layers separated by parchment paper.
Store the finished coconut creams in an airtight container in a cool, dry place (not refrigerated, as this can cause the coconut to become soggy) for up to 2 weeks. Layer between sheets of parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking. Keep away from heat sources and direct sunlight to maintain their shape.