Irresistible Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs
Indulge in the delightful taste of Irresistible Mini Kunafa Cream Puffs, where flaky kunafa pastry envelops a luscious cream filling. Each bite offers a perfect blend of crispy and creamy textures, making these puffs a showstopper at any gathering. Ideal for festive celebrations or as a weekly treat, this simple recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g kunafa noodles
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 50g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 150g granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine kunafa noodles with melted butter until evenly coated.
- Press small sections into muffin tins or molds, leaving space in the center for filling.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While cooling, whip together milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- For the syrup, heat water, lemon juice, and additional sugar in a saucepan until dissolved and slightly thickened.
- Once cooled, fill each kunafa puff with whipped cream and drizzle with warm syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg