Dutch Moorkoppen

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 7
Dutch Moorkoppen, a delicious cream puff dessert from the Netherlands
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

150 ml water
1 pinch salt
75 g butter
90 g flour
3 eggs
500 ml double cream or 500 ml heavy cream
60 g sugar
15 g vanilla sugar
100 g icing sugar
10 g cacao or 10 g cocoa ( about 1.5 < Dutch > tablespoon )
1 1/2 tablespoons water
8 pieces fruit ( e.g . pineapple chunks , strawberries )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
469
Sugar
17g
Fat
42g
Dutch Moorkoppen, translated as 'Moor Heads', is a traditional Dutch dessert and pastry, commonly served at festivals, parties, and special occasions. These cream puffs consist of a choux pastry shell filled with sweetened whipped cream layers and then topped with a dark chocolate glaze. The dessert typically features a dollop of whipped cream on top, sometimes alongside a piece of sliced fruit. Dutch Moorkoppen is a delightful treat to serve your family and friends. They would surely be impressed with the detailed taste and texture!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6/400F.
2.In a medium-sized pan, heat the water, salt, and butter until the mixture boils.
3.Add the flour and stir the mixture continuously until it forms a dough.
4.Add the eggs one at a time and beat until well combined.
5.Using a spoon, place the dough on a baking sheet, leaving enough space for them to expand.
6.Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
7.In a bowl, whisk the double cream, sugar, and vanilla sugar until stiff.
8.Slice off the top of the puff and pipe the whipped cream or spoon it on.

PROS

Dutch Moorkoppen are light and airy cream puffs with a sweet and creamy filling.

They are a delicious and impressive dessert to serve at any event.

CONS

These cream puffs are high in calories and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can be time-consuming to make and require a bit of skill to get the perfect texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not especially healthy, these cream puffs can be enjoyed as a treat in moderation.
The eggs provide a good source of protein, and the double cream is rich in calcium and vitamin D.

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