Coconut Sorbet With Cashew Crunch Recipes

COCONUT CRUNCH DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; press lightly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to form coarse crumbs. Cool. , Divide crumb mixture in half; press half into the same baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Fold in whipped topping; spoon over the crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

COCONUT CASHEW BRITTLE

Steps:

• Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside., Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water. Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut. Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

COCONUT SORBET WITH CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Cook, without stirring, until mixture turns medium amber, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush as needed to prevent crystals from forming, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat; using a fork, stir in coconut and cashews.
• Using two forks, transfer small clusters (about 1 3/4 inches) of cashew mixture to prepared baking sheet; let cool completely, about 10 minutes. Coarsely chop some of the clusters; leave others whole.
• Scoop sorbet into dishes; top with lychees and cashew crunch.