Coconut-Almond Filling

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Prep Time:
10 Mins
Cook Time:
5 Mins
Chill Time:
8 Hours
Total Time:
8 Hours 15 Mins
Yield:
Makes 3 cups
Brooks Hamaker, New Orleans, Louisiana
November 2008
RECIPE BY Southern Living

This filling acts as a glue to hold the layers together and works best when chilled, so don't skip that step.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 cups loosely packed sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

How to Make It

Step 1

Stir together cornstarch, almond extract, and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl.

Step 2

Bring whipping cream, brown sugar, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and immediately whisk in cornstarch mixture. Stir in coconut and sour cream. Cover and chill 8 hours.

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