There have been 3 limes sitting in my fruit bowl for a couple of weeks at least, languishing because I've given up alcohol for Lent - no more G&Ts for me for a while. Which is a good thing. Today, looking for inspiration for something new, I was flipping through this cookbook, and spied this recipe. I had all the ingredients so made them this afternoon.
So, so easy. I was still hesitant on account of the coconut, but wow - delicious! I had a little of the mix left after filling a baking tray and even that was yummy. Once cooked, I thought I should probably taste-test before writing about it - drool. Light, but with a chewiness that I adore in baked goods. Plus limey brilliance. These will definitely be baked again! After all, I still have 1 1/2 limes and a whole lot of coconut...
Recipe:
Use your hands to mix 100 g caster sugar, 150 g desiccated coconut, 2 egg whites, 1 tbsp grated lime zest and 1 tbsp lime juice to a thick paste. Press into a flat square, 1 cm high (I did this part on a piece of foil). Cut out small rounds (or any shape), and bake on a tray at 170C/Gas 3 for 12 - 15 minutes or until lightly golden (mine were ready in 10 minutes).
