Coconut Caramel Cream Puffs
Coconut Caramel Cream Puffs are a tropical delight that combines light, airy pastry with a rich coconut cream filling and luscious caramel. Perfect for celebrating special occasions or enjoying a cozy night in, these cream puffs will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With their glossy caramel topping and fluffy texture, each bite feels like a vacation!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares or circles.
- Arrange pastry pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk and half the sugar until dissolved. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into the coconut mixture.
- For the caramel sauce, melt the remaining sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until amber-colored. Slowly whisk in coconut milk until smooth.
- Slice baked puffs in half, fill generously with the coconut cream filling, drizzle with warm caramel sauce, and top with melted chocolate if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added tropical flavor, substitute regular cream with coconut cream. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a delicious sweet-salty contrast.