How to roast coconuts – naked in the kitchen

Learn how to unlock strong flavors, crisp textures and beautiful golden browns as you learn how to toast coconut. Roasted coconut can give it the nutty, sweetness and complexity that the dry coconut lacks – and it’s easy to do, too!

How to roast coconuts

Previously, I relied on toasted coconuts in the oven and microwave. These methods are also effective, but lack some control over the stove method.

The stove is my favorite because of the ability to watch closely and deliver extra crispy pieces. Since I like crispy pieces the most, I’m winning this method for me every time now.

Once you have freshly roasted coconuts, the world is your oysters! Wherever you use regular coconut in your dessert, swap in toasted coconut to add topping!

Use it in recipes like coconut cookie sticks: Chocolate and toasted coconut stuffed in chewy blondes, could any dessert make me happier? Or place it in sweet coconut flakes in coconut rice Krispie Treats for a seriously irresistible twist on the classic rice Krispie snack.

How to make toasted coconut

To make toasted coconut you need the following items:

• non-stick pan
• Sweet coconut flakes
• Heat-resistant shovel or wooden spoon
• plate

How to toast coconut slices

Place the coconut in a large non-stick pan. Set a plate next to the stovetop.

Convert the heat to medium, then cook the coconut and stir continuously until the coconut has a light brown edge on some pieces turns golden.

Be careful not to overcook, because remove the coconut from the heat until cool.

Transfer the coconut to the board and spread it on the board. Cool it in the recipe or cool it before storing it in an airtight container.

Now that you know how to make it, I’m willing to bet you’ll roast coconuts often. I like to throw it into cookies, ice cream or brownies and sprinkle it on pudding too!