Shortening Note: I prefer using an organic shortening in this recipe for best taste and consistency (such as
Nutiva or
Spectrum), but you can sub a buttery spread or you can sub
coconut butter in the patty center (2 tablespoons) and
coconut oil (1 tablespoon) in the chocolate. Coconut oil can work in the patty center, but is a little more finicky and will melt more readily with warm chocolate.
Coconut Cream Note: You can buy it at the store in cans, but you can alternatively let full-fat coconut milk (sold in cans or small 11-ounce cartons) settle (in the refrigerator, if needed), and skim coconut cream from the top to use in this recipe. I used
So Delicious Original Culinary Coconut Milk and skimmed the cream (keep the rest to use in other recipes!).