Description
A delightful recipe for Pastelitos de Coco, traditional Cuban coconut pastries made with layers of puff pastry filled with sweet grated coconut, perfectly baked to a golden brown finish. These pastries are a heavenly treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of Cuban coffee or cafe con leche.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Sheets:
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed, like Pepperidge Farm)
Coconut Filling:
- 17 ounces grated coconut in syrup
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg (whisked)
Simple Syrup:
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Serving Suggestions:
- Cuban Coffee
- Cafe Con Leche
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400ºF and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Unfold a pastry sheet and cut it into 9 squares. Add grated coconut onto each square.
- Layer Pastries: Place another pastry sheet cut into squares on top of the coconut-filled ones.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Brush each pastry with egg wash for a flaky crust.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Simple Syrup: Boil water and sugar to make a simple syrup, then brush it over the baked pastries.
- Serve: Let the pastries cool slightly and enjoy with Cuban coffee or cafe con leche.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pastelitos de Coco, Cuban Coconut Pastries, Coconut Pastries Recipe, Cuban Dessert, Puff Pastry Coconut Pastries
