Coconut Cream Puffs

Name: Coconut Cream Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 egg yolks; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 cup coconut milk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup water; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup flour; 3 eggs, for inside; 1 egg, to be used for the egg wash

Submitted by -Mary-

"Saw this on facebook, had to save it here. Video is located here http://www.buzzfeed.com/scottloitsch/your-easter-set-up-just-got-better-with-these-coconut-cream?utm_term=.ckM8QaP9l&sub=4191980_8300471"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 12

ingredients

Cream Filling
5 egg yolks
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup coconut milk
³⁄₄ cup sugar
¹⁄₃ cup cornstarch
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Puff
¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, cubed
¹⁄₂ cup coconut milk
¹⁄₂ cup water
1 pinch salt
1 cup flour
3 eggs, for inside
1 egg, to be used for the egg wash

directions

For the Cream Filling:
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.
For the Puffs:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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.
Once the dough comes together, transfer it to a piping bag and pipe onto a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet into 1½-inch mounds.
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.
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.
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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Puff fail... Your recipe says to add 3 eggs to the batter. I couldn't figure out what I had done wrong and why my puffs were dense and didn't puff... The video says 4 eggs to the batter.

Tee D.