Donna Hay coconut macaroon ice-cream sandwiches
When I saw how simple it is to make these macaroon biscuits I had to give it a go. It literally takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and that includes baking time. With only 3 ingredients (plus your choice of ice-cream), could this fancy-looking dessert be any betterr? Well yes, it also tastes delicious. I’ve been watching Donna Hay’s ‘Fast, fresh and simple’ TV series since it started a few weeks ago and am loving her quick-to-prepare recipes. Although her portion sizes are a little large, the way she can whip up a meal in 20 minutes is very impressive.
All in
To make the macaroons, mix the egg whites, coconut and sugar together until it starts to clump.
Shape them
On a baking paper-lined tray, scoop two tablespoons of the mixture into an egg ring. Then, using the back of a spoon, firmly flatten the mixture into a disc. Remove the ring and repeat with the rest of the mixture. I also made a few macaroon balls by rolling the same amount. You can put them pretty close together as they don’t spread.
Ready for the oven
Bake the macaroon discs for 10 – 12 minutes or until they start to turn golden around the outer edges. When they are cooked, cool them on the tray then it’s time to assemble the sandwiches. You can make the macaroons a day or so ahead and keep them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use them.
Lay the foundation
Place the discs on a tray and top with a scoop of your favourite ice-cream. I used a frozen yoghurt for mine.
Lids
Top them with the lids and gently push down so the ice-cream spreads to the edges.
Donna Hay coconut macaroon ice-cream sandwiches
Serve and enjoy!
Coconut macaroon ice-cream sandwiches recipe from Donna Hay’s fast, fresh, simple program on the Lifestyle channel.
Serves 6, 256 calories per 2 macaroon biscuits (excluding ice-cream)
- 2 eggwhites
- ½ cup (110g) caster sugar
- 2 cups (160g) desiccated coconut
- ice-cream, to serve
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I absolutely love macaroons and your recipe is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
They look very yummy…did you make the icecream as well?
Mum xx
Nope cheated on the ice-cream. It’s frozen yoghurt.
These look like a little slice of heaven. With ice cream no less, yumyumyum.
Such a fun, unique idea! It would be fabulous with chocolate ice cream too.
Oh yes I think perhaps a double scoop stack would be just perfect.
How long can you store the macaroons and how best should they be stored please?
Hi Joan,
They last up to about a week stored in an airtight container in the fridge but you can also freeze them for a few months. Just leave them out to get to room temperature before serving.
Claire