Coconut recipes

A sweet shop version of the squidgy squares, flavoured with coconut liqueur - one for the grown-ups

Make these easy coconut macaroons with just a handful of ingredients. These classic bakes are ideal for filling your biscuit tin or enjoying with a cup of tea

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Make these coconut cookies for the perfect pick-me-up. They're coated in luxurious dark chocolate and toasted coconut sprinkles

Make comforting porridge even more creamy with coconut milk. Stew oranges and cranberries for the topping, then sprinkle on toasted coconut

These individual pudding pots are a taste of the tropical. The light fruit mousse is topped with a creamy whip laced with coconut liqueur

A tropical blend of rich coconut cream, white rum and tangy pineapple – serve with an umbrella for kitsch appeal

Lean and thrifty, turkey mince makes a great substitute for chicken in this spicy Asian noodle soup

Treat yourself to a rump steak- cook to your liking and serve with an aromatic spiced coconut cream sauce and jasmine rice

Create a fragrant side dish by using Thai rice, coconut and fresh lime leaves for a citrus kick. It's great with curries

An elegant finishing touch for your dinner party dessert, from Gordon Ramsay

The filling of this tart ends up a like a gorgeous, sweet, coconut macaroon. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream

Get a taste of the tropical with this creamy coconut and lime sponge cake

These bananas make the ultimate sticky, sweet finale to a Thai-style meal

Kids will love to help sandwiching these biscuits with the melted marshmallow

A tempting egg-free cake with a taste of the exotic to it

Adding a little fruit purée to your buttercream frosting gives you a berry flavour and vibrant colour atop your sponges

Asian food needn't be complicated - this simple soup is made in just one bowl, too

The combination of blueberries and coconut makes this indulgent dessert incredibly moreish

A classic flavour combo is brought bang up to date with these teacup sponges with a jam base and fresh fruit topping

Give these French classics the British tea party treatment by baking the coconut sponges in a cone shape and serving with cherry jam glaze

Making one large meringue is much less fiddly than doing individual ones, and you can prepare all the elements ahead

Contrast breaded chicken with squash, tomatoes and aubergine flavoured with spicy Thai red curry paste

Spice up your mid-week meals with a curry in a hurry - throw in a handful of spices with shellfish, tomatoes, and spinach