Coconut and Mango Cream Puffs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup mango puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- Place the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each puff.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the cream puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the coconut and mango cream, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the confectioners' sugar, shredded coconut, and mango puree to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Spoon the coconut and mango cream into the cooled cream puffs.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve.
Variations:
- Substitute the mango puree for another type of fruit puree or jam.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top of each cream puff before serving.
Note: This recipe is inspired by the classic French dessert, Cream Puffs. The addition of coconut and mango gives it a unique twist and flavor combination.