Mini Coconut Cream Pies
Mini Coconut Cream Pies
Prep: 10 Minutes
Serves: 12
Submitted by: Donatella Arpaia
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Recipe Details
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) container White frosting
1/2 package Sweetened coconut flakes
1 (8 ounce) can Coconut Milk
2 teaspoons Almond Extract
5 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons Cornstarch
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 package KING'S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
Step 2 In a medium pot, heat the coconut milk and almond extract until it reaches a simmer.
Step 3 In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch.
Step 4 Whisk the coconut milk into the cornstarch and egg mixture. Return the mixture to the pot and whisk over medium-high heat until custard thickens and is glossy, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 Pour the mixture into a bowl and add the butter and half the package of coconut flakes and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
Step 6 Put the remaining coconut flakes on a baking sheet and bake until just beginning to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 7 Split the rolls in half. Spread some of the frosting on the roll.
Step 8 Fill the bottom of the roll with 2 tbs. of the coconut custard.
Step 9 Place the top of the roll over the custard and sprinkle the roll with the toasted coconut.
Step 10 Refrigerate if not serving right away.
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Shop online KING'S HAWAIIAN Dinner Rolls have a melt-in-your mouth texture - soft and fluffy with just the right touch of sweetness.