Guyanese 🇬🇾Coconut Pineapple Buns #coconutbun #guyaneserecipe #coconutrecipes #coconutrockcake

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor, while margarine is often cheaper.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar, while desiccated coconut is often less expensive.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a similar sweetness, while canned pineapple is budget-friendly.

Grate 2 cups of fresh coconut or use unsweetened coconut if fresh is unavailable.

Prepare pineapple jam from fresh pineapple by boiling it with sugar and spices, or use canned pineapple.

Grate a stick of frozen butter into a mixing bowl.

Grate nutmeg into the flour mixture.

Mix the grated butter and nutmeg into the flour with fingers until well incorporated.

Add a pinch of salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and sugar to the mixture and continue mixing.

Incorporate the grated coconut into the mixture thoroughly.

Add almond essence and 1 egg to the mixture, mixing well.

If the dough is too sticky, add about a tablespoon of milk to bring it together.

Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Top each bun with cherries before baking.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the buns until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens