Although many think of macaroons as just a combination of ground almonds (or paste) and egg whites, in North America we like our macaroons to contain sweetened coconut.

INGREDIENTS: 4 ounces Tofu 1 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Amaretto 14 fluid ounces Coconut milk 2 1/2 cups Flour ½ teaspoon Salt 1 tablespoon Baking powder 1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pan. Blend together tofu and sugar thoroughly in an electric [...]

Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 30 mins to 1 hour Ingredients For the sponge 225g/8oz unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing 225g/8oz golden caster sugar 4 free-range eggs 1 lime, zest and juice 50g/2oz desiccated coconut, toasted 200g/7oz self-raising flour splash milk (optional)   For the custard 6 free-range [...]