Coconut Éclair
Classic choux pastry filled with rich coconut cream—a light, exotic twist on a classic French pastry.
How does it taste?
The shell is delicate and barely sweet; the cream inside is thick, with a pronounced coconut aroma and a mild sweetness. The coconut here isn’t dry or stringy—it’s most noticeable in the aroma and aftertaste.
When to enjoy it
With coffee or tea, at a buffet, in a gift set, for office celebrations, or as part of a festive meal. It looks great in a set alongside classic éclairs—thanks to the contrast in flavors.
Size and Weight
Sold individually; one pastry weighs approximately 160 g—one of the largest among our eclairs. Price: 100 UAH.
How to Order in Kharkiv
Order on our website or pick up at our coffee shops. Delivery within Kharkiv and in-store pickup are available.
Coconut: The Nut That Traveled Across the Oceans
The coconut palm spread across the world on its own—a rare occurrence among cultivated plants.
The Fruit That Floats
A coconut can float on water for months without losing its viability: its dense, fibrous shell keeps out saltwater, and inside it contains a supply of fresh liquid and nutrients. Ocean currents carried the nuts between islands long before humans arrived there.
That is why coconut palms were found on uninhabited islands—and that is why it is still difficult to pinpoint the plant’s exact place of origin: genetic studies point to two independent centers, in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
A Name from Portuguese
Portuguese sailors gave it its European name in the 16th century. The three dark holes in the shell reminded them of a face, and the word “coco” meant something like “bogeyman” or “grimace”—it was used to scare children.
How the Coconut Made Its Way into European Desserts
Fresh coconuts never made it to Europe—they would spoil during the journey. Everything changed in the 19th century, when people learned to dry the shavings: in this form, they could be stored for months. It was dried coconut that became the basis for European coconut desserts—from simple coconut cookies to the creams used today.