Indulge in the ultimate pastry delight with these Chocolate Coconut Cream Swirls, featuring a soft, cocoa-infused yeast dough rolled with a rich vanilla coconut pudding. This decadent creation combines the tender texture of freshly baked rolls with the exotic flavor of coconut, enhanced with a hint of vanilla. Topped with a creamy frosting and sprinkled with coconut flakes, these swirls offer a luxurious taste experience that is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.
Why You'll Love This: These swirls are perfect for those who love the combination of chocolate and coconut. The vanilla-infused coconut pudding provides a creamy contrast to the rich, chocolatey dough, creating layers of flavor that meld beautifully in each bite. The frosting adds a smooth, sweet finish that compleates the taste experience, making these swirls irresistible to anyone who tries them.
Perfect Occasion: These Chocolate Coconut Cream Swirls are ideal for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. They're also great for a luxurious weekend brunch or as a special treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, sprinkle the tops of the frosted swirls with additional coconut flakes or even chocolate shavings. If serving at a festive event, you could also decorate with edible glitter or gold leaf to make them even more spectacular.
Ingredients:
- Coconut Pudding:
- 450 ml milk
- 50 ml liquid cream
- 40 g sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar
- 60 g vanilla pudding powder
- 100 g coconut flakes
- Yeast Dough:
- 180 ml milk
- 40 g sugar
- 20 g fresh yeast
- 250 g flour
- 40 g baking cocoa
- 1 egg (medium)
- 35 ml sunflower oil
- Frosting:
- 120 g cream cheese, creamy
- 50 g butter, very soft
- 100 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Coconut Pudding:
- Combine milk, cream, sugar, vanilla sugar, and pudding powder. Cook into a thick pudding and pour into a bowl. Allow to cool, covered with cling film.
- Make the Yeast Dough:
- Heat milk, sugar, and yeast. Add flour, cocoa, egg, and oil, and knead into a dough. Let it rise covered for 90 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a 30x30 cm square. Spread the lukewarm or thinly sliced coconut pudding evenly over the dough.
- Form the Swirls:
- Roll up the dough and slice into 6 equal snails, each about 5 cm thick. Place in a buttered and paper-lined rectangular springform pan.
- Let the swirls rest for 30 minutes.
- Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan-assisted). Bake the swirls for 30 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- Blend cream cheese, butter, icing sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth.
- Finish:
- Frost the cooled swirls with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
Enjoy your Chocolate Coconut Cream Swirls, a true pastry masterpiece that combines complex flavors and textures for a truly memorable dessert experience!