Description
Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs are an enchanting dessert that combines a crispy, golden pastry with a luscious floral cream filling. With hints of rose water and orange blossom, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making these treats perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence at home. Easy to prepare, these puffs will quickly become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kunafa dough (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp rose water
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and shred the kunafa dough into smaller pieces. Toss the kunafa with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated kunafa on baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For the cream filling, combine milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add cornstarch mixed with a splash of cold milk, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, rose water, and orange blossom water. Let cool slightly.
- Shape baked kunafa into cups using mini muffin tins or molds. Fill each cup with the cream mixture and top with more kunafa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Chill the cream filling overnight for enhanced flavor and texture. Experiment with different fillings like custard or chocolate mousse for variety.