Blue Cheese Cream Puffs

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:

1. In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil.
2. Sift in the flour and add a pinch of salt and sugar.
3. Stir constantly until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
4. Remove from heat and continue stirring while adding the egg yolks one at a time.
5. 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.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
7. Cool the puffs on a wire rack.

Prepare the Cream:

1. Finely chop the dill.
2. In a bowl, blend together the milk, chopped dill, and blue cheese until smooth.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Transfer the cheese cream to a piping bag.

Assemble the Cream Puffs:

1. Make a small cut on the side of each puff.
2. Fill the puffs with the cheese cream using the piping bag.

Enjoy your homemade blue cheese cream puffs as a delightful gourmet appetizer!