Indulge in the crispy and mouthwatering Love Letters, a traditional dessert that will sweeten up your day. These delicate tube-shaped cookies are filled with a rich and fragrant combination of coconut and caramel. Perfect for special occasions or a romantic treat for your loved ones, Love Letters are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and elegant presentation. Get ready to fall in love with these delightful treats!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 140g all-purpose flour
- 100g granulated sugar
- 125ml coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 150ml condensed milk
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and frothy.
- Add the all-purpose flour, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the melted butter into the batter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Heat a love letters mold on a stovetop over low heat. Brush the mold with a thin layer of melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Ladle a small amount of batter onto the heated mold and quickly spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Cook the love letters until golden brown and crispy, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, remove the love letters from the mold and cool on a wire rack.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all love letters are cooked.
- In a saucepan, warm the condensed milk over low heat until it starts to thicken.
- Add the desiccated coconut to the condensed milk and mix well.
- Take a cooled love letter and spread a generous amount of coconut filling on one side.
- Fold the love letter in half, enclosing the filling, and press the edges gently to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining love letters and filling.
- Serve the love letters as is or dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
