Coconut Filling
A simple yet heavenly coconut filling that elevates cakes, pastries, and cookies with its tropical flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Sufficient for a 9-inch cake or several pastries
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine coconut cream, granulated sugar, and shredded coconut in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and well blended.
- Mix cornstarch, milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch mixture gradually to the saucepan, stirring continuously until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool before using as a filling for cakes.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use or use immediately.
Notes
Keep stirring to avoid lumps and check the texture; add milk if too thick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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