Matcha Coconut Cream Buns

These Matcha Coconut Cream Buns are a twist on a Chinese bakery classic. The buns are light and fluffy, filled with a flavourful and delicious matcha coconut cream.

These Matcha Coconut Cream Buns are a riff on the classic bakery classic Coconut Cream Buns. 

Matcha and coconut are a heavenly pair, as seen in my Matcha Coconut Loaf.

Why you'll love this recipe

These buns are based off my Coconut Cream Buns recipe.

Instead of coconut cream in the bun, I've added matcha to the cream which adds some green tea earthiness and additional flavour. 

I also like how matcha tones down the sweetness and richness of the overall cream.

Ingredients you'll need

What you'll need for the matcha cream:

• heavy whipping cream: with at least 36% milkfat [MF])
• matcha powder: use a high quality matcha for the best flavour and taste
• powdered sugar: also known as icing sugar, adds a little sweetness to the cream
• coconut extract: optional, but intensifies the coconut flavour

Notes:

For best results, it's best to keep the whipping cream as cold as you can.

If possible, keep your mixing bowl and whisk in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before you whip the cream. 

How to make the matcha cream

Pour in the heavy cream into the chilled bowl.

Whisk until the cream starts to form bubbles.

Add in the powdered sugar and matcha and continue to whisk until medium peaks.

Add in the coconut extract and whisk until stiff peaks.

Note: Be careful not to over whisk or you'll risk turning it into butter

How to assemble

Once the buns have cooled down, split the tops of the buns and fill with the matcha cream.

How to serve & store 

These Matcha Coconut Cream Buns are best served on the same day they are made.

If not serving right away, store the assembled buns in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Alternatively, you can keep the buns separate from the whipped matcha cream and assemble prior serving. (Keep the whipped cream in the fridge).

Other recipes you may like

Be sure to check out these recipes: 

Hattendo-Inspired Matcha Cream Buns

Coconut Cream Buns

Mini Matcha Custard Buns

Matcha Strawberry Fruit Sando

Coconut Buns (Chinese Cocktail Buns) 雞尾包

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5 from 6 votes

Matcha Coconut Cream Buns

These Cream Buns are light and fluffy, filled with a flavourful and delicious matcha coconut cream

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Servings: 6

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Michelle

For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

Ingredients

• 1 batch Coconut Cream Buns omitting the cream filling

Matcha Coconut Cream:

• 1 C heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon matcha
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract

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Instructions

Make the matcha whipping cream:

• Chill a medium stainless steel or glass bowl and whisk in the fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to whipping the cream.
• Remove the chilled bowl and whisk from the fridge. Add the cold heavy cream and beat until foamy. Add in the powdered sugar and keep beating until almost stiff peaks. Add in the matcha and coconut extract and whisk until stiff peaks form.
• Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
• Carefully cut the Coconut Cream buns lengthwise (and if you wish, remove some of the bread inside since it may be too bulky) and pipe in the matcha coconut cream.
• Best served on the same day as made.

Notes

Can be refrigerated if not consumed right away, although the bread may stiffen a little while cold. A better way would be to only pipe the cream on prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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