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.
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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 Buns (Chinese Cocktail Buns) 雞尾包
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Matcha Coconut Cream Buns
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
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
Nutrition
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.
Christie
Wow they are just perfection Michelle! I love that you took the classic cream bun and made a matcha version of it!
Michelle
Aw thank you, Christie! 🙂
Dannii
I love iced buns, but I never would have thought to add matcha to it. Great idea!
Alisa Infanti
These are such a fun twist on an eclair! And the matcha cream was amazing!
Adrianne
I love this style of Chinese bun! It is super authentic looking and tasty too! Such a great alternative to traditional baking. Can't wait to try it. Thanks!
Claudia Lamascolo
Wow the flavors are off the charts in this and I just love coconut!
Anjali
I love the idea of adding matcha to the coconut cream in these buns!! It gives it such a beautiful color and flavor!