Pastelitos de Coco

Name: Pastelitos de Coco
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp fresh lime juice; 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed; 1 large egg, beaten

Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with sweet cooked coconut filling. A traditional Cuban bakery treat baked until crispy and golden brown.

45 minEasyServes 8380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp fresh lime juice
2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 large egg, beaten

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Combine 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
3

Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes while stirring frequently until liquid evaporates and mixture thickens, then cool completely.
4

Unroll 2 thawed puff pastry sheets onto a floured surface and cut into equal rectangles.
5

Spoon the cooled coconut mixture onto half of the rectangles and top with the remaining rectangles.
6

Press pastry edges with a fork to seal.
7

Brush tops with 1 beaten large egg and cut a small slit in each pastry.
8

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Pastelitos de Coco gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Pastelitos de Coco keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Pastelitos de Coco?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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