Last Updated on March 25, 2022
If you are a fan of coconut, you will love this delicious coconut filling for cupcakes. It is a wonderful addition to your favorite cupcake recipe. It is sure to be a hit at your next summer BBQ or dinner party.
This coconut cream filling for cupcakes is simple to make, so it requires no prior baking experience. It is packed full of amazing flavor that will take any cupcake to the next level. The combination of the creamy filling mixed with sweet coconut makes for a perfect filling for cupcakes or even cakes.
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
Equipment
- Heavy-bottom pot
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Your favorite cupcakes (vanilla or chocolate recommended)
- Your favorite frosting (cream cheese or buttercream recommended)
- Cupcake corer or butter knife
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Step by Step Instructions
Step One: Heat Cream, Sugar, and Butter
In a heavy-bottom pot, heat the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and butter. Heat until the sugar is completely melted and the mixture is well combined.
Step Two: Combine Cornstarch, Vanilla, and Water
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, vanilla, and one tablespoon of water.
Step Three: Combine the Cornstarch Mixture With the Cream Mixture
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the heavy cream mixture. Whisk to combine and bring the ingredients to a boil in the heavy-bottom pan. Continue cooking for about one minute, until the mixture becomes thick.
Step Four: Remove From Heat and Add the Coconut
Remove the heavy-bottom pan from the heat and stir in the sweetened, shredded coconut. Allow the mixture to completely cool.
Step Five: Fill Cupcakes
Using a cupcake corer or butter knife, carve a shallow hole into each cupcake. Using a spoon, fill the cupcakes with coconut filling. Top the cupcake with your favorite frosting and serve.
Servings and Preparation Time
Tips and Tricks to Use Coconut Filling
Store this coconut filling in the fridge in an airtight container for three to five days. Cupcakes filled with coconut filling should also be kept in the fridge in an airtight container as well. This will help ensure freshness and keep the coconut cream good for as long as possible.
This coconut cream filling tastes great with vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. However, you can try it with different flavors such as carrot cake, caramel, and coconut cake. It also tastes amazing when paired with brownies as well.
For frosting, this filling tastes amazing when paired with cream cheese frosting or vanilla buttercream. However, you can also try it with chocolate buttercream, caramel buttercream, seven-minute frosting, or whipped cream frosting.
In addition to using this as a filling for cupcakes, you can also use it as a filling for cakes. Spread about one cup of filling between each layer of cake for a truly delicious cake.
For best results, be certain to wait until the cupcakes are fully cooled and the filling is completely cool. This will ensure the cupcake corer or butter knife will make a clean cut and the filling won’t melt when you put it in. It will also make it much easier to work with once the cupcakes and filling are completely cool.
When serving cupcakes with this filling, it is best to keep them out of direct sunlight and heat. This will help prevent the filling from melting and making a mess. It is best to keep the cupcakes in a cool, dry area out of sunlight when serving to keep them at their best.
Delicious Coconut Filling for Cupcakes
Equipment
- Heavy-bottom pot
- Your favorite cupcakes (vanilla or chocolate recommended)
- Your favorite frosting (cream cheese or buttercream recommended)
- Cupcake corer or butter knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 sticks butter at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Heat Cream, Sugar, and Butter - In a heavy-bottom pot, heat the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and butter. Heat until the sugar is completely melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Combine Cornstarch, Vanilla, and Water - In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, vanilla, and one tablespoon of water.
- Combine the Cornstarch Mixture With the Cream Mixture - Pour the cornstarch mixture into the heavy cream mixture. Whisk to combine and bring the ingredients to a boil in the heavy-bottom pan. Continue cooking for about one minute, until the mixture becomes thick.
- Remove From Heat and Add the Coconut - Remove the heavy-bottom pan from the heat and stir in the sweetened, shredded coconut. Allow the mixture to completely cool.
- Fill Cupcakes - Using a cupcake corer or butter knife, carve a shallow hole into each cupcake. Using a spoon, fill the cupcakes with coconut filling. Top the cupcake with your favorite frosting and serve.
Notes
Amazing Filled Coconut Cream Cupcakes
No matter the occasion, cupcakes with coconut cream filling make for an awesome dessert. The filling is sweet and creamy, with the coconut giving it a wonderful texture. It will make any cupcake extra special and give a pleasant surprise when you bite into it.
This filling is easy to make, so there is nothing to worry about if you have no prior baking experience. It comes together in just a few minutes and is ready to add to your favorite cupcakes. It is a great recipe to have on hand when you are looking to spruce up your cupcakes.
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