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Coconut Turnover

Here is another dessert that is quite popular in Trinidad and Tobago.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Servings: 6 Turnovers
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Felix

Ingredients

  • TURNOVER SHELL:
  • 1 egg beaten (to brush over pastry)
  • 5 tbsp. cold water
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 2 cups flour
  • COCONUT FILLING:
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla essence
  • ¾ cup flaked coconut
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. liquid red food colouring

Instructions

  • Dissolve the sugar and salt in water in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix the shortening and flour until it looks granular in appearance. Make a well in the center and pour in the liquid. Form the dough by hand-mixing, but do not knead. Next, seal the dough in a plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes.
  • Combine coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar well. Mix in the red food colouring. Pour about two tablespoons full of filling into unbaked turnover shell. Fold over and seal the edges.
  • Place the turnovers on a greased baking sheet, brush with egg and bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted just off center comes out clean. Serve cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14.5g | Sodium: 27mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 21g