Irresistible Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs
Indulge in the delightful Irresistible Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs, where crispy kunafa dough meets a rich cream filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings at home, guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With their golden exterior and luscious center, they promise a taste of nostalgia with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g kunafa dough
- 100g unsalted butter (melted)
- 50g granulated sugar
- 60ml water
- 500ml whole milk
- 40g cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30g chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Shred kunafa dough and mix with melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into muffin cups to form small nests.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat until thickened (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Fill baked cups with cream filling and top with pistachios if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cream puff (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting vanilla extract with rose water or orange blossom water. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; reheat in a low oven to restore crispness.