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Coconut bao bun served
Soft bao bun filled with sweet coconut cream – exotic and quick dessert

Sweet Coconut Cream Bao Buns

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
This dish is where tropical flavors meet Asian street food. The neutral, fluffy steamed bun (bao bun) is the perfect vehicle for sweet, textured coconut cream. It's like biting into a cloud hiding a coconut filling.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 6 mins
⌛ Total Time 16 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bamboo steamer
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix coconut cream with powdered sugar and shredded coconut. You should get a thick, spreadable paste. Refrigerate until use.

Tip: The shredded coconut absorbs moisture (hydration), thickening the cream.
2 ✓

Boil water. Place bao buns on parchment in steamer, steam 5-6 minutes (8-10 if frozen) until soft and hot.

Tip: Steam rehydrates the starch in the dough, making it soft again.
3 ✓

Gently open the hot buns and spoon in the cold coconut cream.

Tip: The temperature contrast (cold cream, hot dough) makes the dish more exciting.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use coconut milk?
Only the thick, 'solid' part of canned coconut milk (coconut cream), the thin liquid would make the bun soggy.
What if the bao bun stayed dry?
Spray with a tiny bit of water before steaming, or steam a bit longer.

Ingredients

  • 4 count Bao Buns (frozen or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Thick Coconut Cream
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar