Description
Coconut Sugar Cloud Tarts are light, flaky pastries filled with caramelized coconut sugar and buttery shredded coconut, creating a delicate balance of sweetness and texture. Featuring golden-baked puff pastry and hints of vanilla, these tarts offer a crisp shell surrounding a toasty, aromatic filling. Perfect for brunch or dessert, their simplicity makes homemade bakery treats easily accessible.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut sugar, melted butter, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sea salt until combined.
- Unroll thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 6 equal squares.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the coconut mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of each square toward the center, pinching lightly to seal, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
Substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar or demerara if unavailable. For dairy-free, use vegan butter or coconut oil. Make tarts ahead and store in an airtight container up to 2 days; reheat lightly before serving. If the puff pastry unrolls, use a bit of water to help seal. For crisper bottoms, bake on a preheated sheet. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Extra coconut mixture can be saved for topping yogurt or oatmeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg