1/2 cup of water
2 packets of unflavored gelatin, without flavor
3/4 cup of milk
1 cup of coconut milk
4 egg whites
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of heavy cream, fresh
1 cup of shredded coconut, fresh
Butter for greasing
28 champagne cookies
1/4 cup of Cointreau liqueur
For the Coconut Cream
3/4 cup of water
1 cup of granulated sugar
3 cups of desiccated coconut in strips
1/2 cup of water
2 packets of unflavored gelatin, without flavor
3/4 cup of milk
1 cup of coconut milk
4 egg whites
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
1 cup of heavy cream, fresh
1 cup of shredded coconut, fresh
Butter for greasing
28 champagne cookies
1/4 cup of Cointreau liqueur
For the Coconut Cream
3/4 cup of water
1 cup of granulated sugar
3 cups of desiccated coconut in strips
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of water and let it sit for five minutes
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin dissolves
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of milk and coconut milk. Reserve
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they become frothy, then add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form
In another bowl, beat heavy cream until it becomes firm
Combine the whipped cream with the coconut mixture
Add the shredded coconut to the mixture and reserve
Grease a charlotte mold with butter and line it with parchment paper
Cut the cookies into small pieces to cover the bottom and sides of the mold
Soak them in the remaining milk mixed with Cointreau liqueur
Arrange the cookies in the mold and fill with the coconut cream
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or until firm.