Coconut-Chocolate Marjolaine kokos snite

Coconut-Chocolate Marjolaine 

Coconut-Chocolate Marjolaine

Ganache

• 4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon dark rum

Coconut-meringue layer

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut* (about 4 1/2 ounces)
• 2/3 cup sugar, divided
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 large egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Glaze

• 12 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons dark rum

• 1 cup unsweetened wide-shred coconut (coconut chips),* lightly toasted