Bun Tart Recipe | Caribbean Desserts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while reducing saturated fat.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

black rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple juice adds sweetness without the alcohol.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Knead the dough until it feels ready to proof.

Realize the egg was not added at the correct time and add it to the dough.

Add more flour to help bring the dough together.

Cook down the coconut filling.

Thicken the coconut filling with a cornstarch slurry.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens