Description
Coconut turnovers are a tropical delight that perfectly combines flaky pastry with a sweet, creamy coconut filling. These easy-to-make pastries are ready in under an hour, making them an ideal treat for brunch or dessert. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply indulging at home, these turnovers will impress your family and friends with their irresistible flavor and delightful texture. Customize your filling by adding chocolate chips or nuts to enhance the taste and make each batch uniquely yours. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll be enjoying these delicious coconut turnovers in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjustable)
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine shredded coconut, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry into squares about four inches wide and cut as needed.
- Place a spoonful of the coconut mixture on one half of each square, fold over, and seal the edges.
- Arrange the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold for better flakiness.
Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the filling for extra flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg