I bought some of this while on a cruise. I worked until I came up with what I thought was a duplicate.
It is delicious on an English muffin, as a pancake topping or whatever. This would make a great hostess gift.
Yes, it’s loaded with cholesterol, but it’s Christmas!
1/2 cup soft butter, a must for flavor
1 cup flaked coconut, slightly toasted
1/3 cup coconut cream (Coco Lopez)*
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3 Tbs. brown sugar
2 tsp. dark rum or 1/2 tsp. rum extract
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds
Put everything in food processor or blender except almonds.
Pulse a few times to blend. If doing this in a blender, you will have to push the mixture down a few times.
Stir in almonds. Pack in a pretty jar and keep chilled.
A slight warming in the microwave will bring this to a spreadable consistency.
Makes about 1 cup. Not near enough in my book!!
*Coco Lopez is available at grocery and liquor stores. It’s used in making Pina Colada’s.
Holiday Idea/Tip!
Wrap kitchen gifts in a Holiday napkin or try this on a jar top.
Buy a pair of red socks. Pull the cuff over the top of the jar.
Tie a green ribbon with a jingle bell on to the toe of the sock.
You have a jar with a stocking cap.
If you would like the top of the jar have a little puff, put a handful of fiberfill or a
scrunched up plastic bag to the top of cover.