Indulge in the delightful charm of our Mini Cream Puffs, featuring a crisp cookie crust atop a light and airy choux pastry, all filled with a lusciously smooth cream cheese mixture. These bite-sized treats are the perfect blend of texture and sweetness, making them an ideal choice for elegant gatherings or as a sophisticated treat with your afternoon tea.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Crisp Cookie Crust: Adds a delightful crunch to the soft choux pastry.
- Light and Airy Choux: The choux pastry puffs up beautifully, creating a hollow center perfect for filling.
- Creamy Filling: A blend of cream cheese, whip cream, and milk creates a rich yet light texture.
- Elegant Presentation: These mini cream puffs are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat.
Perfect Occasion: These mini cream puffs are perfect for high tea, bridal showers, elegant parties, or as a special treat for dessert lovers. They’re also great for impressing guests during festive occasions.
Decoration Tips:
- Dust with icing sugar for a classic and elegant finish.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint or a fresh berry on top for color.
- Serve on a dainty platter for an attractive presentation.
Ingredients:
For the Cookie Dough:
- 25g butter, room temperature
- 30g raw sugar
- 35g cake flour, sifted
For the Choux Pastry:
- 31g milk
- 31g water
- Pinch of salt
- 28g butter
- 35g flour
- 56g beaten eggs (about 3-4 eggs)
For the Filling:
- 60g cream cheese, room temperature
- 60g milk
- 130g whip cream
- 40g icing sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the cookie dough and chill.
- Make the choux pastry and combine with beaten eggs to achieve the right consistency.
- Pipe choux pastry and top with a disc of cookie dough.
- Bake and cool.
- Prepare the cream filling.
- Assemble by filling each choux puff and dusting with icing sugar.
Enjoy these Mini Cream Puffs, a delightful combination of crisp, creamy, and airy textures – a treat that’s sure to impress at any occasion!
