Indulge in the rich flavors of blue cheese and fresh dill with these exquisite cream puffs. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or an elegant snack, these puffs are light, fluffy, and filled with a creamy, savory filling. Follow this easy recipe to create a gourmet treat that’s sure to impress your guests!
Calories: 56.34 kcal/serving
Servings: 20
Cook Time: 1 hour
Macros (B/F/C): 2.44g/4.16g/2.22g
Ingredients for 20 Servings:
For the Puffs:
- 60 ml of water (60 ml / 1/4 cup)
- A pinch of sugar
- 40 grams of flour (40 g / 1/3 cup)
- 25 grams of butter (25 g / 1.75 tbsp)
- A pinch of salt
- 2 egg yolks
For the Cream:
- 1 cup of milk (1 cup / 240 ml)
- 150 grams of blue cheese, preferably Roquefort (150 g / 5.3 oz)
- 1 bunch of dill
- Salt, to taste
Cooking Instructions:
Prepare the Puffs:
- In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil.
- Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt and sugar.
- Stir constantly until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and continue stirring while adding the egg yolks one at a time.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 4-5 cm (1.5-2 inches) apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
- Cool the puffs on a wire rack.
Prepare the Cream:
- Finely chop the dill.
- In a bowl, blend together the milk, chopped dill, and blue cheese until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the cheese cream to a piping bag.
Assemble the Cream Puffs:
- Make a small cut on the side of each puff.
- Fill the puffs with the cheese cream using the piping bag.
Enjoy your homemade blue cheese cream puffs as a delightful gourmet appetizer!
