Cream puffs are a familiar dessert and loved by many people thanks to their crispy crust combined with smooth, creamy filling. When combined with fragrant coconut cream filling, cream puffs bring a new, attractive flavor, and are suitable for many occasions, from birthday parties to intimate afternoon tea sessions. In this article, we will discover how to make coconut cream puffs that are simple but no less delicate and delicious.
1. Ingredients Needed to Prepare
To make coconut cream puffs, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- 100g unsalted butter
- 120g all-purpose flour
- 4 chicken eggs
- 250ml water
- 1 pinch of salt
- 200ml coconut milk
- 50g grated coconut
- 100g sugar
- 200ml whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 50g butter (for cream filling)
The ingredients to make coconut cream puffs are very simple and easy to find, you can buy them at supermarkets or baking stores. Coconut milk and shredded coconut help add a characteristic fatty flavor to the cake’s cream filling.
2. How to Make Coconut Cream Cake
Below are the steps to make delicious coconut cream puffs at home:
Step 1: Make Cream Pie Shell
First, preheat the oven to 200°C. In a small pot, heat 250ml of water with the butter and a pinch of salt. When the mixture boils, turn off the heat and add flour, stirring well until the mixture is combined and does not stick to the pot.
Let the mixture cool, then add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth, smooth and shiny. Put the mixture into a piping bag and shape into small circles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the cake is puffy and golden brown. Once the cake is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool completely.
Step 2: Make Coconut Cream Filling
In a bowl, mix coconut milk, sugar and vanilla. Heat the mixture over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch with a little water, then add to the coconut milk mixture, stirring well until the mixture thickens.
Add shredded coconut to the cream mixture and continue stirring well. Let cool, then beat whipping cream with butter until soft and mix with cooled coconut mixture to create a rich, fragrant coconut cream filling.
Step 3: Pump the Cream Filling into the Cake
After the sundaes have cooled, use a knife to cut a small slit on the side of each cake. Put the coconut cream filling in a piping bag and pipe the filling into each cake until full. The soft, fragrant cream filling blends with the crispy crust to create an attractive cake.
Step 4: Decorate and Enjoy
After filling the cake with coconut cream, you can sprinkle a little shredded coconut on the cake to add an eye-catching element. Coconut cream puffs are best when eaten right after making, when the crust is still crispy and the cream filling retains its freshness.
3. Variation of Coconut Cream Cake
Coconut cream puffs can be varied with many different flavors to create something new and unique. Here are a few interesting variation suggestions:
- Chocolate coconut cream puff: Add a layer of melted chocolate on top of the cream puff to create a combination of the fatty taste of coconut and the mild bitterness of chocolate, creating a more attractive and rich cake.
- Mango coconut cream puff: Instead of the usual coconut cream filling, you can add mashed mango to the cream filling to create a combination of the sweetness of mango and the greasy taste of coconut.
- Durian coconut cream puff: For those who love the rich flavor of durian, you can add durian to the ice cream filling to create a unique and delicious version of cream puffs.
These variations help enrich the menu of cream puffs, while also bringing a variety of flavors for diners to enjoy.
4. Notes when making Coconut Cream Cake
To make your coconut cream puffs crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- When baking a cake, do not open the oven door for the first 15 minutes to avoid deflating the cake. The cake needs to be baked for enough time so that the crust stays crispy and puffs evenly.
- The coconut cream filling needs to cool completely before pouring it into the cake to avoid making the cake crust soft.
- Cream puffs are best when used immediately after making. If you need to preserve it, you can keep the cake in the refrigerator, but the crust will not be as crispy as when first baked.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the cream filling depending on personal taste. If you like sweet food, you can add honey or coconut syrup to increase the natural sweetness of the cake.
These notes will help you make delicious, crunchy and attractive coconut cream puffs, suitable for all audiences and special occasions.
Cream puffs
Coconut cream puffs are the perfect dessert for sweet parties, afternoon tea or simply a snack to enjoy with the family. The combination of a crispy crust and a smooth, fatty coconut cream filling creates a cake that is both delicious and beautiful. Try this recipe now to bring something new and delicious to your party!