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Coconut Caramel Cream Puffs

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Light and airy cream puffs filled with a luscious coconut cream and topped with a rich caramel drizzle for an elegant tropical-inspired dessert.

Ingredients

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  • Choux Pastry:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • Coconut Cream Filling:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • Caramel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the flour until a dough forms.
  4. Return to low heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides.
  5. Let cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  6. Pipe or scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool completely.
  8. For the filling, heat coconut milk, sugar, and shredded coconut in a saucepan.
  9. Whisk cornstarch with a small amount of water to make a slurry; add to coconut mixture.
  10. Cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
  11. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the cooled coconut mixture.
  12. Slice tops off cream puffs and fill with coconut cream.
  13. To make caramel, heat sugar and water until amber in color. Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream, butter, and salt.
  14. Drizzle caramel over the filled cream puffs and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the choux pastry dough cools slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
  • Let caramel cool briefly before drizzling to thicken slightly.
  • Fill cream puffs just before serving for freshest texture.
  • Toast the shredded coconut for deeper flavor.

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Keywords: cream puffs, coconut cream puffs, caramel cream puffs, choux pastry dessert

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