Description
Mini kunafa cream puffs are a delightful fusion of crispy pastry and velvety cream that will elevate any gathering. Each bite offers a heavenly combination of textures and flavors, making these treats perfect for celebrations or as a sweet indulgence at home. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create an impressive dessert that is sure to enchant your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kunafa pastry (shredded phyllo dough)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter and coat the kunafa pastry thoroughly.
- Press layers of buttered kunafa into muffin tins to form cups.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla extract until thickened.
- Fill each kunafa cup with the cream mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by boiling water, additional sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.
- Once baked, drizzle warm syrup over each puff before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cream puff (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg