Stars with Chocolate Cream

To prepare these delicious chocolate base cookies with coconut meringue, we will start with the base, that is, the cake layer. In a saucepan, we place the finely chopped chocolate and heat it together with the milk over low heat, stirring constantly to ensure it melts evenly without burning. Once the chocolate has completely melted and we have a homogeneous mixture, we let the mixture cool slightly. At this point, we add the room temperature butter, sugar, and eggs. Using a mixer, we mix all the ingredients well until we obtain a creamy and homogeneous mass. Finally, we incorporate the sifted flour, mixing with a spatula to avoid the formation of lumps.

The dough will be quite thick, but it is exactly how it should be. Do not try to thin it out, as the denser consistency will provide a pleasant texture to the cookies. We pour the dough into a large tray (30 x 40 cm), lined with baking paper, leveling it well. We bake the base in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After the base has completely cooled, we cut it into star shapes or any other preferred shapes.

For the coconut meringue, we start by beating the egg whites until foamy, gradually adding the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until we obtain a firm and glossy foam. Then, we add the grated coconut and gently mix with a spatula. The obtained mixture is placed in a tray lined with baking paper and baked at 180 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes, until golden and crispy. After they have cooled, we cut the meringues into desired shapes, both large and small.

The fine cream is essential for binding all the layers of the cakes. All the ingredients for the cream are mixed in a heat-resistant container and steamed, stirring constantly until the cream thickens and becomes velvety. This cream is so versatile that you can use it for various desserts or store it in the freezer for future occasions. From the quantities mentioned above, you will obtain more cream than you need for the cookies, but the surplus can easily be used for other delights.

To assemble the cookies, we put a thin layer of cream between the chocolate base and the coconut meringue, ensuring that each layer is well covered. These cookies will surely become the delight of your table, and the combination of chocolate, coconut, and cream will delight any sweet lover!