Coconut Croissants
An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
- 3 butter croissants (day old is best)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional, can omit)
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tablespoons kaya coconut jam*
- 1/3 cup shaved coconut
You can find kaya or coconut jam at Asian grocery stores
Step 1 - Preheat oven to 180C/350F and line a baking tray with parchment. Heat the water, sugar and rum and bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat. With tongs dip each croissant in the syrup on all sides and place back on the parchment lined tray.
Step 2 - Slice croissants in half horizontally and spread the bottom half with a tablespoon of kaya jam. Place the top on and spread a bit more kaya jam on top (just enough to stick the coconut with). Top with coconut flakes and bake for 12 minutes.