Tropical Paradise Cream Puffs
Experience a taste of the tropics with these divine Coconut Cream Puffs. Delight in the perfect balance of light puff pastry, luscious coconut custard, and a tangy burst of cherry jam. A sweet summer treat that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise!
ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
- ½ cup cherry jam
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- 3.
Stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball of dough. Let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- 4.
One at a time, add eggs to the dough, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- 5.
Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for expansion. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let them cool completely.
- 6.
In another saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.
- 7.
Remove from heat and let the coconut custard cool to room temperature.
- 8.
Once the custard has cooled, cut the top third off the cream puffs. Fill the bottom part with a generous spoonful of coconut custard and replace the top.
- 9.
Finish each cream puff with a dollop of cherry jam on top. Serve immediately and enjoy this tropical treat!
