Coconut-Crusted Polenta Cakes with Triple Berry Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Coconut-Crusted Polenta Cakes with Triple Berry Sauce
45 min.
8
453kcal

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Coconut-Crusted Polenta Cakes with Triple Berry Sauce: A Gluten-Free Dessert Delight
Indulge in the unique and delightful taste of Coconut-Crusted Polenta Cakes with Triple Berry Sauce, a gluten-free dessert that promises to impress. This recipe, which serves eight, is not only gluten-free but also boasts a scrumptious combination of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds dancing. With a prep and cook time of just 45 minutes, it's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Each serving contains approximately 453 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.
The base of these delectable cakes is made from stone-ground white polenta, cooked to perfection in a rich milk mixture, and then combined with the zest of a lemon, vanilla extract, and a hint of sweetness from sugar and toasted coconut. The cakes are then baked to golden-brown perfection and topped with an additional layer of sweetened coconut, adding a delightful crunch and tropical flair.
Complementing these delightful cakes is a homemade Triple Berry Sauce, which adds a burst of freshness and color to the dish. This sauce, made from a medley of berries, can be prepared in advance and chilled, making the dessert assembly a breeze.
With minimal equipment required, including a frying pan, baking sheet, saucepan, oven, knife, whisk, and ramekins, this recipe is accessible and straightforward. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Coconut-Crusted Polenta Cakes with Triple Berry Sauce are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a special treat for yourself.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon butter 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 3.8 cups milk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups polenta white stone-ground uncooked
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • 0.7 cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • servings roasted cranberry sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • ramekin

Directions

  1. Prepare Triple Berry Sauce, and chill.
  2. While sauce is chilling, preheat oven to 35
  3. Toast 2/3 cup coconut in a shallow pan at 350 for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes; set aside.
  4. Heat milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until milk almost comes to a boil. (Watch closely, as the milk mixture can boil out of the pan quickly.) Gradually whisk in polenta and salt. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until very thick.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon rind, and 2/3 cup toasted coconut; stir in eggs. Divide polenta mixture among 8 (6- to 8-ounce) ramekins coated with cooking spray.
  6. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon coconut.
  7. Place ramekins on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 for 20 to 23 minutes or until set.
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature. Polenta cakes may be removed from ramekins to serve, if desired. To remove cakes, run a knife around inside edge of ramekin to release polenta cake.
  9. Place polenta cakes, coconut side up, on dessert dishes; serve with Triple Berry Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein7.83%
Fat20.11%
Carbs72.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.76
Glycemic Load
15.12
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
8.1295653063318%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
1.89mg
Quercetin
1.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.72kcal
22.64%
Fat:10.26g
15.79%
Saturated Fat:6.74g
42.14%
Carbohydrates:82.73g
27.58%
Net Carbohydrates:80.21g
29.17%
Sugar:51.42g
57.13%
Cholesterol:63.99mg
21.33%
Sodium:257.23mg
11.18%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:8.99g
17.98%
Selenium:13.49µg
19.27%
Phosphorus:177.75mg
17.78%
Calcium:153.05mg
15.31%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.64%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.2%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.2%
Fiber:2.51g
10.06%
Vitamin D:1.51µg
10.05%
Potassium:296.91mg
8.48%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.04%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.84%
Magnesium:31.21mg
7.8%
Vitamin A:389.91IU
7.8%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.47%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.87%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.78%
Iron:1.01mg
5.59%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.25%
Folate:8.54µg
2.13%
Vitamin K:1.57µg
1.5%
Vitamin C:1.18mg
1.43%
Source:My Recipes