Description
Experience the enchanting flavors of Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs, a delightful fusion of crispy kunafa pastry and a rich, velvety cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats become the highlight of your dessert table, leaving everyone craving more. With their irresistible aroma and stunning presentation, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g kunafa dough (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the unsalted butter in a bowl until bubbly. Fluff the kunafa dough by gently pulling it apart.
- Grease muffin tins with butter and layer small amounts of kunafa dough into each cup, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and aromatic.
- While baking, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Allow pastry shells to cool slightly before filling with cream mixture. Top with chopped pistachios if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your cream filling by adding cocoa powder or flavored extracts for an extra twist. For best results, let the puffs cool completely before adding the cream to maintain crispness.