Description
Delight in these Pistachio Coconut Macaroons, a beautifully textured treat combining the nutty crunch of pistachios with the tropical flavor of coconut. Lightly sweetened and enhanced with fragrant rosewater, these macaroons are topped with a rich dark chocolate coating for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 cups skinned pistachio nuts
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp rosewater (or orange flower water or vanilla extract)
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- Pinch salt
Chocolate Coating
- 9 oz dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Coconut: If using dried coconut flakes, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes then drain and squeeze out excess liquid thoroughly. Fresh coconut requires no preparation.
- Process Pistachios: Skin pistachio nuts if desired for better color, then pulse them in a food processor until finely crumbed but not pasty.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, beat the egg and egg white. Combine the pistachio crumbs, rehydrated coconut, sugar, cornstarch, rosewater, beaten eggs, and salt. Stir well to evenly mix all components.
- Form Macaroons: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a rounded tablespoon, form the mixture into small mounds shaped like haystacks and place them spaced apart on the sheet.
- Bake: Bake the macaroons at 325°F (163°C) for 25-30 minutes until the base is lightly golden. Remove and allow them to cool on the baking sheet without moving to prevent breakage.
- Melt Chocolate: Gently melt the dark chocolate using a microwave at 50% power in increments or a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip Macaroons: Hold each macaroon by the top and dip into the melted chocolate, coating about 1/4 inch up the sides. Return to the baking sheet to set.
Notes
- Skinning pistachios enhances the appearance but is optional.
- Rehydrating dried coconut improves texture and moisture.
- Use rosewater for authentic floral notes or substitute with orange flower water or vanilla extract.
- Handle macaroons carefully after baking as they are delicate until fully cooled.
- Dark chocolate adds a sophisticated flavor complementing the sweet and nutty base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 macaroon (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: pistachio macaroons, coconut macaroons, nutty desserts, dark chocolate dessert, Middle Eastern sweets
