Ingredients
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For the Coconut Sponge:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mango Mousse:
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder (or agar-agar for a vegan version)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to brighten the mango flavor)
For the Coconut Gelée:
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
For the Garnish:
- Fresh mango slices
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Coconut Sponge
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. This is crucial for creating a light and airy sponge.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, baking powder, and shredded coconut into the egg mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Slowly fold in the melted butter, coconut milk, and vanilla extract, ensuring the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the sponge to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
Make the Mango Mousse
- Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Heat Mango Puree: In a saucepan, gently heat the mango puree and sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Once the mango mixture is warm, remove it from the heat and add the bloomed gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mango mixture, then add lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Make the Coconut Gelée
- Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1/4 cup cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Heat Coconut Water: In a saucepan, combine the coconut water and sugar, and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Add Gelatin: Once the coconut water mixture is warm, add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut milk.
- Set the Gelée: Pour the coconut gelée into a shallow dish or small molds and let it chill in the refrigerator until set, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Assemble the Entremet
- Cut the Sponge: Once the coconut sponge has cooled, cut it into small discs that will fit into your individual serving molds or a single large mold.
- Layer the Sponge: Place one disc of coconut sponge at the bottom of each mold. Pour the mango mousse over the sponge, smoothing the top with a spatula. Let it chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set.
- Add the Coconut Gelée: Once the mousse has set, cut the coconut gelée into small pieces and arrange them over the mousse layer. Top with a final layer of mango mousse.
- Chill: Allow the entremet to chill for another 1 to 1.5 hours, until fully set.
Garnish and Serve
- Prepare the Garnish: Slice fresh mango into thin strips, toast some coconut flakes, and gather mint leaves for garnish.
- Unmold the Entremet: Carefully remove the entremet from the mold and place it on a serving platter.
- Decorate: Arrange the fresh mango slices and toasted coconut flakes on top of the entremet. Add mint leaves for a pop of color if desired.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the tropical layers of flavor and texture!
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Chill Time: 1.5-2 hrs.
- Cook Time: 30 min.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g