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coconut cream pie puffs

Recipe by
Joyce Boettcher
Minneapolis, MN

Have not yet tried this but sounds delicious. Video at: http://www.buzzfeed.com/scottloitsch/your-easter-set-up-just-got-better-with-these-coconut-cream#.wpKRWv3Eb8

method Bake

Ingredients For coconut cream pie puffs

  • FOR THE CREAM FILLING
  • 5
    egg yolks
  • 2 c
    half & half
  • 1 c
    coconut milk
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    corn starch
  • 1 c
    sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • FOR THE PUFF
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 c
    coconut milk
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4
    eggs (+1 for egg wash)

How To Make coconut cream pie puffs

  • 1
    FOR THE CREAM FILLING
  • 2
    To a medium saucepan whisk together egg yolks, half and half, and coconut milk over medium/low heat. Once combined, add in sugar and corn starch, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a light boil. Remove from heat and mix in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least two hours.
  • 3
    FOR THE PUFF
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C)
  • 5
    To a medium saucepan add the butter, coconut milk, water, and salt over medium heat. Allow all the butter to melt and bring the mixture to a boil. As soon as the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and add in the flour. Using a wooden spoon, mix thoroughly to incorporate the flour. Continue stirring until the dough starts to pull away from the sides and a thin film forms on the bottom of the pan (about three minutes). Remove the mixture from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Let the dough cool slightly. Add in the eggs, one at a time, being sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next.
  • 6
    Once the dough comes together, transfer it to a piping bag and pipe onto a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet into 1½-inch mounds.
  • 7
    Smooth out any peaks/ridges cause by piping with a wet fingertip (this will ensure your puffs cook evenly and maintain a nice ball shape). Then brush the dough with egg wash and place in preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes at 425˚F. Then, without opening the oven, reduce heat to 350˚ (175˚C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • 8
    Remove puffs from oven. Using the tip of a knife, cut a small “x” into the bottom of each puff and transfer (“x” side up) to a cooling rack.
  • 9
    Just before serving (or up to two hours in advance), pipe the cream filling into the cooled puffs. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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