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Stunning plated serving of Lime and Toasted Coconut Biscotti, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Lime and Toasted Coconut Biscotti

An exercise in dual-stage drying, utilizing a cornmeal-fortified flour base and a botanical infusion of lime and thyme. This biscotti balances tropical fats from unsweetened coconut with toasted pine nuts for a superior, crisp crumb.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 54 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

The Botanical Infusion
  • 3 ounces pine nuts
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
The Dry Base
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
The Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
The Acid-Driven Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Method
 

The Flavor Base and Dry Integration
  1. Toast the pine nuts in a shallow skillet over medium heat until just golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Keep your eye on the pine nuts as once they are fragrant, they go from perfect to burnt in a nanosecond.
  2. Place the granulated sugar, coconut flakes, lime zest, and thyme into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine.
  3. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
Make and Chill the Dough
  1. Use an electric mixer to combine the butter with the flavored sugar.
  2. Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and two tablespoons of the lime juice. Stir in the flour. Add the pine nuts.
  3. Divide the dough into two halves, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
The Primary Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  2. Form each portion of dough into a log about 3-inches wide and 10 to 12-inches long. Place these onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake until the logs are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove the dough from the oven and cool for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 300°.
The Secondary Dehydration
  1. When cooled, use a serrated knife to cut each log into ½-inch slices and lay cut-side-up on the baking sheet.
  2. Place the baking sheet back into the oven and bake until the cookies are dry and just crisp, about another 30 minutes.
Final Glazing
  1. Whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, half-and-half, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. When the cookies have cooled, drizzle each one with the glaze.

Notes

Makes 36 cookies.