Coconut Tuiles

These coconut tuiles are a delicious, crispy treat that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. They’re also incredibly easy to make, which is an added bonus! I personally love pairing them with a cup of coffee or tea, but they would be just as good on their own. Trust me, once you try these tuiles you’ll be hooked!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups toasted shredded coconut, divided

Instructions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites a little at a time, beating slowly after each addition. Beat for 5 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.

2. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and fold it in gently with 1 1/2 cups of the coconut.

3. Spoon rounded teaspoons of the mixture 3 inches apart on to baking sheets that have been greased or using Silpat. With the remaining 1/2 cup coconut, sprinkle a little over the center of each round..

4 Bake at 400°F on middle rack for 6 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.. Let cookies stay on sheets for half a minute or just until they are firm enough to hold shape then drape over side of rolling pin or bottle.. (If cookies have become too firm to drape , put in warm oven for few minutes to soften) .

5 Cool completely

Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 120
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Sodium: 40 mg
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugars 7g
• Protein 1.5g

FAQs

What is tuile used for?

Tuile is the French word for tile, after the shape of roof tiles that the arced baked good most often resembles. Tuiles are commonly added as garnishes to desserts such as panna cotta or used as edible cups for sorbet or ice cream.

The dough for tuiles is very thin and delicate, so it must be handled carefully. Once it is rolled out, it is cut into shapes with a cookie cutter or knife and then baked until crisp.

Tuiles can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container until needed. They will keep for several weeks.

How long can you store tuiles?

You can store tuiles in an airtight container for up to 10 days. However, it is best to fill them with pastry cream, mousse, sweetened whipped cream, or fruit just before serving so that the delicate tuiles don’t soften from the moisture in the filling.

What are Tweels in cooking?

A tuile is a thin, crisp biscuit or cookie that is typically made from flour, sugar, and butter. It is often used as a decoration on cakes and desserts.

There are many different recipes for tuiles, but the classic recipe includes butter, flour, and sugar. Chef Iso’s recipe (linked above) also calls for 12 minutes of baking time.

Great British Chefs has a comprehensive guide on how to make tuiles (linked above). Their recipe uses egg whites, flour, and sugar. They advise bakers to “work quickly when shaping the biscuits” as they cool very quickly once removed from the oven.

Fine Cooking’s classic tuile recipe (linked above) includes almond extract along with egg whites, all purpose flour, and sugar. They recommend forming the cookies while they’re still warm out of the oven so they hold their shape better.

Why is my tuile not crispy?

There are a few reasons why your tuile might not be coming out as crispy as you want it to. First, make sure that you’re putting them in the oven long enough. You need to evaporate enough moisture from the batter, and if you don’t cook them long enough this won’t happen. Additionally, check to see that your batter is the same thickness everywhere. If it’s thicker in some spots than others, those areas will take longer to cook and may not get as crispy. Finally, ensure that you’re using the right kind of fat in your recipe. Butter or Margarine usually work best for tuiles because they have a high melting point and won’t make your cookies too greasy.