Best 6 Coconut Apricot Sweet Rolls Recipes

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If you're looking for a delectable treat that combines the tropical sweetness of coconut with the tangy flavor of apricots, look no further than coconut apricot sweet rolls. These irresistible pastries are a true delight, featuring layers of soft, fluffy dough swirled with coconut and apricot filling, and topped with a sweet glaze that adds an extra layer of delectable flavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and tips to create these mouthwatering coconut apricot sweet rolls that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT SWEET ROLLS



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Perfect for breakfast or for a mid-morning snack.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Bread

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk (warmed)
2¼ teaspoons yeast (or one package)
3 Tablespoons sugar
3 whole eggs
½ cup butter (melted and cooled)
1 teaspoon salt
5 - 5½ cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup finely chopped fresh apricots
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 Tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl add milk, yeast and sugar. Let sit 5-10 minutes until yeast is bubbly.
  • Add eggs, butter, salt and 2 cups of flour. Mix
  • With mixer running, continue adding flour 1 cup at a time. You might not need all the flour.
  • Knead for 10 minutes.
  • Place in a well greased bowl and cover.
  • Let stand until doubled, 60-90 minutes.
  • Punch down and place on a flat surface.
  • Roll out into a 12 x 18" rectangle.
  • Brush with melted butter (reserve some of the butter for the top of rolls)
  • Sprinkle sugar over butter and then sprinkle cut apricots.
  • Roll dough and seal seam.
  • Cut into 1" slices and place in a buttered baking dish.
  • Let rise approx 30 minutes
  • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool in dish.
  • Mix glaze ingredients together and pour over baked and cooled cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRICOT-COCONUT SQUARES



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The yummiest apricot-coconut squares you've ever tasted!

Provided by Jo Whattam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup dried apricots
1 cup water
2 eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup flaked coconut
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and 1 cup flour. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven. In small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, chop, and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Fold in nuts and chopped apricots. Stir in coconut, if desired. Pour over the prepared crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool, and dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 77.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

APRICOT BREAKFAST ROLLS



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These whole wheat breakfast rolls are a real treat, with their hint of cinnamon and sweet glaze! "I came up with this original recipe while trying to make cinnamon rolls without using butter, margarine or oil," recalls Connie Knudtson, Joplin, Missouri. "It won first prize in the heart-healthy cooking contest at the Ozark Empire Fair one year."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
3-1/2 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (14-1/2 ounces) apricot spreadable fruit, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon cold fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in warm milk, salt, whole wheat flour and 3 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8 times. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Roll into an 18-in. square. Spread 1 cup fruit spread to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up jelly-roll style; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 pieces; place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. For glaze, in a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, cold milk and remaining fruit spread. Drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

APRICOT COCONUT BALLS



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I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. -Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups dried apricots
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place apricots in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add coconut and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. , Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APRICOT FILLED CAKE ROLL



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A white cake filled with creamy apricot curd covered with a cream cheese frosting and crushed cashew and toasted coconut garnishing the cake. Apricot curd is a take off of lemon curd which is a spread of choice in England and Scotland, and originated in Portugal. For ease this can be made as a layer cake filled and frosted.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 ounces dried apricots, diced
1/3 cup peach white wine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3 ounces sweet butter
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix
1 1/3 cups lemonade
2 tablespoons oil
3 large egg whites
1 lemon, zest of
8 ounces softened cream cheese
8 tablespoons softened sweet butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup rough chopped toasted cashews

Steps:

  • Apricot Curd:.
  • Heat apricots and wine for 1 minute in microwave oven.
  • Add to blender and puree apricots, sugar adding zest and juice of lemon blend till smooth.
  • Mix eggs and yolks together add mix some of the puree to the eggs then back to blender blending all ingredients except butter together.
  • Put into a microwave dish and cook for 3 minutes whisking every minute till thick and smooth.
  • Add butter and whisk till melted and mixed. Microwave for 1 more minute and chill covered till ready to use.
  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all cake ingredients together to blend then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Bake in a 15x10-inch cookie sheet pan lined with parchment paper and then butter paper for 15 minutes.
  • Do not over bake.
  • Frosting:.
  • In a food processor process till smooth, airy and creamy.
  • Assembly:.
  • Immediately turn cake out onto towel.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
  • Roll cake along with towel.
  • Cool.
  • Unroll.
  • Spread with apricot curd.
  • Roll again.
  • Wrap with plastic wrap.
  • Cool.
  • Unwrap and place seam side down on cookie sheet.
  • Spread frost over roll and garnish with coconut and cashews.

WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT AND COCONUT TRUFFLES



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Deliciously sweet fruity truffles! The apricot and coconut complement each other perfectly and they look divine.

Provided by Brittney_B

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 25 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 5

75 g dried apricots, finely chopped
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
2 tablespoons condensed milk
200 g white chocolate
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix apricots, coconut and condensed milk in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Using your hands, roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Refrigerate again for 15 minutes.
  • Combine oil and chocolate in a small heatproof microwave container and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir well.
  • Using a fork, dip one ball of the apricot mixture into the chocolate mixture to coat all over and place again on the lined tray.
  • Repeat with remaining balls and chocolate mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate has set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh apricots. If using frozen apricots, thaw them completely before using.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
  • Be careful not to over-mix the dough. Over-mixing will make the rolls tough.
  • To make sure the rolls are cooked through, check the internal temperature with a food thermometer. The rolls should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Conclusion:

These coconut apricot sweet rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. They're perfect for special occasions or everyday enjoyment. With their sweet apricot filling and coconut glaze, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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