Kaya Puff

Discover the delicate charm of Kaya Puffs, a beloved Southeast Asian pastry that boasts a flaky, buttery crust and a luscious coconut jam filling. Perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or as an indulgent snack, these golden treats are prepared with a homemade dough enriched with unsalted butter and folded around a generous dollop of kaya (sweet coconut jam). Each puff is meticulously sealed, brushed with a glossy egg wash, and baked to perfection, resulting in a crisp, golden exterior and a rich, aromatic center. This recipe, which takes just over an hour to prepare, yields 10 delightful servings that will impress any crowd. Pair them with a cup of tea for a true Malaysian-inspired indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 10

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and salt together.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Gradually add cold water into the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 4

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thickness.

Step 7

Use a round cutter (about 8cm in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough.

Step 8

Place a tablespoon of kaya in the center of each dough circle.

Step 9

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, and crimp or press the edges together to seal.

Step 10

Place the kaya puffs on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and milk together to make an egg wash.

Step 12

Brush the tops of each kaya puff with the egg wash to give a golden finish.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown.

Step 14

Allow the kaya puffs to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(672.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2483.4

Total Fat 134.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 462.6mg	0%
Sodium 2447.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 292.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 81.8g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24.7IU	0%
Calcium 153.7mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 536.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 46.0%