Coconut Almond Milk Recipes

COCONUT-ALMOND MILK RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour water over coconut and nuts in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature overnight.
• Pour coconut mixture into blender container; blend 1 to 2 min. or until nuts are finely ground and mixture is well blended.
• Line strainer with 3 layers of damp cheesecloth. Pour coconut mixture through prepared strainer; press onto coconut mixture with back of spoon to remove as much milk as possible. Discard strained solids.
• Refrigerate coconut milk up to 3 days. Stir before using.

COCONUT ALMOND CANDY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour. , With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

COCONUT ALMOND CANDIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners' sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups. , Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; gently press into chocolate. Top each with an almond. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture over each. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.