RecipesJohn Torode chocolate & coconut pie
This recipe by John Torode will be a winner whether you're the host or bringing a plate.
This recipe by John Torode will be a winner whether you're the host or bringing a plate.
By Asda Good Living,21st September 2015

Cook: 1 Hour

Serves: 16

Price: 53p per serving
Nutritional Information
Each 133g serving contains
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
1671kj/399kcal
Ingredients
350g digestive biscuits
120g butter, melted
55g desiccated coconut
200g milk chocolate
200g dark chocolate
250ml double cream
180ml milk
100g soft light brown sugar
4 egg yolks
150ml coconut liqueur, such as Malibu
40g cornflour
220g caster sugar
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Method
1Place the biscuits, butter and 25g of the coconut in a food processor and blitz to crumbs. Press into a 23cm fluted tart tin, making sure the crumbs cover the base and sides. Chill.
2Break all the chocolate into pieces. Put in a pan with the cream, milk and brown sugar. Slowly heat over a low heat, stirring, until melted and thick.
3In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the liqueur and cornflour. Set over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the water doesn't touch the bowl. Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl, then stir for 5 minutes or until thick. Take off the heat and leave to cool for 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
4Pour into the biscuit case. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut and chill for at least 1 hour.
5Put the caster sugar and 60ml water in a pan. Boil for 5 minutes (don't stir) until the mixture is a light caramel colour. Take off the heat and leave to cool for 3 minutes.
6Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites with the cream of tartar until they form stiff peaks. Slowly drizzle the caramel into the egg whites while beating, then beat until shiny.
7Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Spoon the meringue over the chocolate filling. Bake for 3 minutes or until the meringue starts to colour.