Faausi is a Samoan dessert made by soaking or coating soft buns in a rich caramel-style coconut sauce. It belongs on the site because it expands the Samoan baking side of the archive beyond panipopo and other breads into another true island dessert favorite.
If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try panipopo, puligi.
Ingredients
- 8 plain sweet buns
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the coconut cream, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the vanilla.
- Place the buns in a dish and spoon the warm sauce over them.
- Let the buns soak briefly before serving.
Helpful Tips
- Serve warm for the richest texture.
- Do not reduce the sauce too far or it can become too thick.
- Soft buns absorb the coconut caramel best.
FAQ
What is faausi?
It is a Samoan sweet bun dessert covered in a rich coconut caramel sauce.
Is faausi similar to panipopo?
Both use buns and coconut richness, but faausi is more caramel-like and dessert-focused.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 bun |
| Calories | 238 kcal |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Sodium | 145 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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