Coconut Macaroon Crème Brûlée Biscotti

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crème brûlée topping)
• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

Preparing the Coconut Macaroons

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in the shredded coconut.

Forming the Biscotti Dough

1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.
2. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Baking the Biscotti

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and use a sharp knife or pastry cutter to cut it into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices.
3. Place the biscotti on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Preparing the Crème Brûlée Topping

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and forms a smooth custard.
3. Stir in the granulated sugar to dissolve.

Assembling and Serving

1. Allow the biscotti to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a serving plate or individual plates.
2. Top each biscotti with a spoonful of crème brûlée topping, followed by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Note: This recipe combines elements from the Coconut Macaroons (coconut macaroon cookies), Crème Brûlée (flavored custard topping), and Biscotti (twice-baked Italian cookie) recipes to create a unique dessert experience.