Crme Wafers
Delightfully delicate and melt-in-your-mouth, these Crème Wafers are a showstopper for any dessert table. Featuring buttery, flaky cookies rolled in sugar and sandwiched with a luscious vanilla buttercream filling, these bite-sized treats strike the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. With a short ingredient list that includes pantry staples like flour, butter, sugar, and heavy cream, this recipe transforms simple components into an elegant dessert. The wafers' crisp edges and creamy filling are elevated with food coloring options for festive flair, making them ideal for special occasions or holiday spreads. Ready in just under an hour, these Crème Wafers are easy to assemble and perfect for anyone looking to impress with a homemade delicacy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cold, cubed butter. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the heavy whipping cream to the mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough into two discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out wafers.
Place the wafers onto the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle granulated sugar generously over the tops of the wafers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Cool the wafers completely on a wire rack.
To prepare the filling, beat the softened unsalted butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring, if desired, until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
Pair up the wafers based on size and spread a small dollop of filling on the bottom of one wafer. Gently press another wafer on top to create a sandwich cookie. Repeat with the remaining wafers.
Store the crème wafers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.8 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.4 g | 507% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
