Coconut Caramel Cream Puffs
Coconut Caramel Cream Puffs are a delightful indulgence that whisk you away to tropical bliss. These airy pastry shells are filled with a velvety coconut cream and drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, creating an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for any occasion, these treats will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cream puffs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/4 tsp salt; bring to a boil. Stir in flour until a dough forms. Cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden; cool on wire racks.
- For the filling, whisk together coconut milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Cool.
- Poke holes in cooled puffs; fill with coconut cream using a piping bag.
- To make caramel sauce, melt brown sugar and remaining butter in another saucepan over medium-low heat. Gradually add heavy cream; simmer before removing from heat.
- Serve filled puffs drizzled with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg