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Coconut Chocolate Squares

This photograph shows two coconut chocolate squares, a popular dessert cookie prepared by White House Executive Pastry Chef Ronald Mesnier and the White House Pastry Shop for Christmas parties during the Bill Clinton administration. Baked in advance months before the holidays, the crowd-pleasing dessert is frozen to easily serve at large receptions. The dessert consists of a base made from pâte sucrée mixed with coconut and orange marmalade, topped with a dark chocolate ganache.
Artist
Roland Mesnier
Date of Work
ca. 2015
Type
Food
Credit
Bruce White for the White House Historical Association
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