Kaya Puff
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Southeast Asia with these homemade Kaya Puffs – delicate, flaky pastries bursting with the rich, creamy sweetness of kaya, a traditional coconut jam. Perfectly golden and buttery, these hand-crafted treats feature a simple yet rewarding dough that's chilled for perfect flakiness, filled generously with luscious kaya, and brushed with an egg wash for that signature golden crust. Ready in just over an hour, these kaya puffs are an authentic delight, ideal for tea time, parties, or as a unique dessert option. Whether you're familiar with this iconic Malaysian snack or trying it for the first time, these kaya puffs are guaranteed to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and tropical flavor. Bake up a batch today and savor the magic of this time-honored treat! Keywords: kaya puff recipe, Malaysian snack, coconut jam pastry, Southeast Asian dessert, flaky pastry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 125 g Unsalted butter
- 60 ml Cold water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 200 g Kaya (coconut jam)
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 tbsp Milk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and salt together.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Gradually add cold water into the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.
Use a round cutter (about 8cm in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough.
Place a tablespoon of kaya in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, and crimp or press the edges together to seal.
Place the kaya puffs on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and milk together to make an egg wash.
Brush the tops of each kaya puff with the egg wash to give a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown.
Allow the kaya puffs to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.7 g | 399% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 463 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.1 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
