Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Cheese Puffs with Salsa Cream Filling! These golden, crispy puffs are infused with sharp cheddar cheese and perfectly baked to fluffy perfection. Inside, they hide a zesty surprise—a creamy filling made from tangy cream cheese, rich sour cream, and the bold flavors of salsa, accented by fresh cilantro. With their delightfully light texture and burst of savory, spicy goodness in every bite, these cheese puffs are a show-stopping choice for parties, game day, or any festive gathering. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 240 milliliters Water
- 130 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 120 grams Grated cheddar cheese
- 200 grams Cream cheese
- 120 grams Sour cream
- 70 grams Salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, salt, and black pepper. Heat on medium until the butter is completely melted, and the mixture begins to boil.
Remove the pan from heat and immediately add the flour, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon to form a dough.
Return the pan to low heat and cook the dough for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until it pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the dough, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy. It may look lumpy at first but will come together as you mix.
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (or a spoon), pipe or drop small mounds (about 1 tablespoon each) of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch of space between each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp. Do not open the oven during baking to prevent deflation.
While the puffs cool, prepare the salsa cream filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the chopped cilantro.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a small tip. Using a small knife, make a tiny slit in the bottom of each puff and pipe the filling inside.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving. Enjoy your cheesy, zesty treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
