Description
Coconut Caramel Cream Puffs are a delightful tropical dessert that combines flaky pastry with creamy coconut filling and a rich caramel drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, these treats will transport your taste buds to paradise with each luscious bite. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress guests and become a favorite at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, melt butter with water over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in flour until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, whisk together coconut milk, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and salt over medium heat until thickened. Fold in coconut flakes and cool completely before filling puffs.
- For the caramel sauce, combine remaining sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved; increase heat until bubbling and deep amber color forms. Let cool slightly before drizzling over filled puffs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg