Toasted Coconut Cream Puffs
Toasted Coconut Cream Puffs are elegant and tropical desserts featuring airy choux pastry filled with creamy coconut custard and topped with golden toasted coconut. They offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cream puffs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 choux pastry shells (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare or bake choux pastry shells and let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir in butter and vanilla extract; allow to cool slightly.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cooled coconut custard.
- Toast shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Fill the pastry shells with coconut cream using a piping bag.
- Top each filled puff with toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Incorporate coconut rum into the custard for a boozy twist.
- Make smaller puffs for bite-sized desserts.
- Mix in lemon zest to brighten the flavor.
- Best enjoyed chilled and stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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