In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make cookies with durian, known in Thailand as the “king of fruits”. They’re a breeze to make, healthy, and bursting with exotic and tropical flavour. You’ll love them!
Native to Southeast Asia, durians are large, thorn-covered fruits with a soft, yellow flesh. They’re used in sweets, desserts, bakes, and savoury dishes across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Durians are well-known for their strong smell, but once you bite into their creamy flesh, you won’t be able to stop eating them. They’re rich, sweet, and aromatic — so good!
Durians taste like a very ripe banana but with hints of almonds, chives, and cream cheese. When fully ripe, the flesh has the consistency of custard and feels like eating a cheesecake. Truly unique!
When we tried the fruit in Thailand, we were first put off by the smell, but then it was love at first bite!
In fact, we liked durian so much that we decided to use it to give a delightful tropical twist to our beloved oatmeal cookies.
But you might wonder, how do you use durians in cookies?
It’s super simple: remove the seeds and blend durian flesh in a food processor with a little coconut milk. Then, add this creamy durian mash to the oatmeal cookie dough ingredients, and you’re done!
Because durian puree looks like mashed bananas or creamed butter, it’s perfect for making healthy, vegan cookies without butter or eggs.
The mash holds the oats flakes together perfectly, and it gives the cookie dough moisture, flavour, and natural sweetness.
So, if you love a healthy treat, these durian oatmeal cookies will make you feel right at home!
And for more exotic cookie ideas, check out these mango cookies, coconut drops cookies and blue butterfly pea cookies. They’re all fun and delicious!
If you have any leftover durian mash, you can use it in this wonderful dairy-free durian cheesecake or pillowy durian cream-filled crepes!