Sweet Coconut Egg Puff Pastry - Sweet Puffs
 
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 9
Ingredients
  • Puff Pastry (store bought)- 1 sheet, cut into medium sized 9 squares
For making the filling
  • Ghee- 2 tbsp
  • Coconut, grated- 1 cup
  • Dates, chopped- 2 (or add 1 tbsp raisins)
  • Egg- 2
  • Sugar- 4 tbsp
  • Cardamom powder- ½ tsp
  • Cashew nuts, chopped- 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. If using frozen puff pastry sheets, thaw them by placing it on the kitchen counter top for about 2 hours.
  2. Place a pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp ghee, add the grated coconut and saute till coconut starts to turn light golden in color.
  3. Add chopped dates or raisins, combine well.
  4. Add cardamom powder, combine well.
  5. Add the eggs and scramble them.
  6. Add sugar and combine well.
  7. Add the chopped cashew nuts & stir fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Take the pan off the heat.
  9. Let the filling cool down for a few minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 400 F or 200 C.
  11. Divide the puff pastry sheets to 8 square shapes.
  12. Place about 1 to 2 tbsp of filling onto the centre of each puff pastry squares, fold the square & seal the edges.
  13. Using a fork press the edges this will give a nice pattern on the edges.
  14. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  15. Keep the baking sheet in the preheated oven, on the middle rack.
  16. Bake for 20 minutes.
  17. The baking time may vary depending on the brand of puff pastry you’re using, so be sure to follow the instructions on the box.
  18. After 20 minutes, take the baking sheet out of the oven.
  19. Enjoy while the puffs are warm, the sweet coconut egg filling along with the crispy puffs tastes absolutely delish, enjoy!
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/sweet-coconut-egg-puff-pastry-sweet-puffs/