Bakery Pinwheels with Toasted Coconut Cream, Golden Pineapple and Kaffir Lime
Soft enriched dough pinwheels filled with a luscious toasted coconut cream, golden sautéed pineapple, and a fragrant touch of kaffir lime. Baked until fluffy and finished with a light lime glaze for an original, aromatic, and balanced bakery pastry.
Ingredients
- 420 g bread flour (for the dough)
- 55 g granulated sugar (for the dough)
- 6 g salt (for the dough)
- 7 g instant dry yeast (1 sobre)
- 180 ml warm whole milk (approx. 100°F/38°C)
- 1 unit egg (for the dough)
- 60 g unsalted butter, melted (for the dough)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (for the dough)
- 70 g unsweetened shredded coconut (for the relleno)
- 120 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 60 g light brown sugar (for the relleno)
- 8 g cornstarch (for espesar the relleno)
- 2 unit kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped (without the nervio central duro)
- 180 g fresh pineapple, small diced (for the relleno)
- 15 g unsalted butter (for saltear the piña)
- 15 ml lime juice (for the piña)
- 12 g granulated sugar (for the piña)
- 80 g powdered sugar (for the glaseado)
- 20 ml lime juice (for the glaseado)
- 10 ml whole milk (for ajustar the glaseado)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the shredded coconut on a tray and toast it for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden. Remove and let cool. Lower the oven setting; later you will bake the pinwheels at 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant dry yeast.
- 3
Add the warm whole milk, egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rest in a warm spot for 20 to 25 minutes until puffy and slightly increased in volume.
- 5
While the dough rests, make the filling. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, light brown sugar, cornstarch, finely chopped kaffir lime leaves, and the cooled toasted coconut until thick and spreadable.
- 6
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 15 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter. Add the diced fresh pineapple, 12 g (1 tbsp) granulated sugar, and 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the pineapple is golden and most of the moisture has evaporated. Let cool completely.
- 7
Once the dough has rested, place it on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about 12 x 16 inches (30 x 40 cm).
- 8
Spread the toasted coconut cream over the dough, leaving a 1 cm border. Scatter the cooled golden pineapple evenly on top.
- 9
Roll the dough up from the long side to form a firm log. Cut into 8 equal pieces and place them in a greased pan or on a tray with space between them.
- 10
Cover the pinwheels and let them rest for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Bake for 22 to 26 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until puffed and golden on top.
- 12
While they bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, 20 ml (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) lime juice, and 10 ml (2 tsp) whole milk until you have a thick but pourable glaze.
- 13
Let the pinwheels cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with the lime glaze and serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef tips
Toast the coconut only to a light golden color so it keeps a clean flavor and does not turn bitter. Cool the pineapple completely before filling so the dough does not become too wet.
Substitutions
You can replace the fresh pineapple with firm diced mango. If kaffir lime leaves are unavailable, use a small amount of finely grated lime zest for a different but still aromatic profile.
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