Giant Coconut Clouds
- 8 oz (250 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 egg whites
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (500 mL) packed sweetened flaked coconut
- Baking sheets, lined with parchment paper
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, uncovered, on Medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or until chocolate is soft and almost melted.
- Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, using electric mixer, whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold into chocolate just until blended.
- Fold in coconut.
- Scoop batter with 1/4-cup (50 mL) measure and mound on prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches (5 cm) apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until puffed, cracked and lightly firm to the touch.
- Let cool completely on baking sheets on racks.
bittersweet chocolate, egg whites, sugar, coconut, baking sheets
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/giant-coconut-clouds (may not work)