Enchanted Ube Bat Cream Puffs
Delight your guests this Halloween with Enchanted Ube Bat Cream Puffs—a whimsical blend of flavors and fun! These delightful pastries boast a crisp all-butter puff pastry shell filled with spiced ube cream, reminiscent of gingersnap cookies, and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Craft cute bat decorations from candy melts and add golden luster for an extra magical touch. With all components made in advance, these cream puffs come together in a flash, enchanting children and adults alike with their creative presentation and irresistible taste.
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Servings
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Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (cold)
powdered sugar
1 tablespoon (none)
cold milk
1 cup (cold)
vanilla pudding mix
3 1/2 ounces (none)
ube flavoring
1/4 teaspoon (none)
ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon (none)
ground nutmeg
1/16 teaspoon (none)
all butter puff pastry sheets
18 1/3 ounce package (thawed)
large egg
1 (none)
cold water
1 teaspoon (none)
dark cocoa candy melts
6 ounces (none)
edible gold luster dust
1/4 teaspoon (none)
vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon (none)
white decorating icing
4 1/4 ounces (none)
pink decorating icing
4 1/4 ounces (none)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (none)
heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Tools needed: wax paper, toothpicks, a 2 1/2-inch circle cookie cutter, pastry brush or clean paper towel, #2 piping tip with coupler, pastry bag, 1M piping tip with coupler, thin food quality brush.
2
Place mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for about 15 minutes to chill.
3
In the chilled bowl, pour in the heavy cream and add the powdered sugar. Begin beating on low speed and gradually increase to high until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4
In another medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in ube flavoring, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the whipped cream gently and refrigerate the mixture.
5
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper and chill with your cookie cutter until the oven is ready.
6
From the thawed puff pastry sheets, cut eighteen 2 1/2-inch circles, lightly flouring the cutter and work surface if necessary. Avoid twisting the cutter to maintain the pastry layers’ puff.
7
Arrange nine of the circles on the prepared baking pan. Mix the egg and water to form an egg wash; lightly brush the center of each circle on the baking pan with this wash. Place a second circle on top of each brushed circle.
8
Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until the pastry is starting to turn golden brown. Allow it to cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing each in half horizontally.
9
For decorations, melt the candy melts in a microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Use paramount crystals or vegetable oil to thin if necessary.
10
Dip a toothpick in melted candy to draw bat wings, ears, eyes, and smiles on wax paper. For assistance, place a guiding design underneath. Set aside to dry.
11
Once solidified, enhance the wings with gold luster dust. Combine luster dust with vanilla extract and apply the mixture using a fine brush. Allow to dry.
12
Prepare chocolate ganache by heating chocolate chips and cream in a microwave for 1 minute until melted. Whisk to combine and refrigerate for 15 minutes to thicken.
13
Transfer ube filling to a piping bag with a 1M tip. Pipe filling into each cooled puff pastry shell; store extra filling in the fridge.
14
Spread ganache over each filled puff. Affix bat features, securing with more melted chocolate if needed.
15
Attach the #2 piping tip to white icing and add highlights to eyes and fangs. Clean tip, transfer, and use with pink icing to add cheek blush. Marvel at your creation before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Enchanted Ube Bat Cream Puffs?
They are a Halloween-themed dessert featuring puff pastry shells filled with spiced ube cream, topped with chocolate ganache and handmade candy bat decorations.
What does the ube filling taste like?
The ube filling is a creamy mixture flavored with ube, cinnamon, and nutmeg, which gives it a flavor profile similar to spiced gingersnap cookies.
What type of pastry is used for this recipe?
This recipe uses all-butter puff pastry sheets that have been thawed before cutting and baking.
How do I ensure the puff pastry rises correctly?
To maintain the layers for a proper puff, avoid twisting the cookie cutter when cutting the dough and brush the centers with egg wash before stacking two circles.
What is the oven temperature for baking the cream puffs?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C) for baking the puff pastry shells.
How long do the puff pastry circles need to bake?
They should be baked for approximately 12 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown.
What tools are needed for the bat decorations?
You will need wax paper, toothpicks, dark cocoa candy melts, and a fine food-quality brush for applying luster dust.
How do I make the bat wings?
Dip a toothpick into melted candy melts and draw the wing shapes on wax paper. You can place a template underneath the paper for guidance.
How do I add the gold effect to the bats?
Mix edible gold luster dust with a small amount of vanilla extract and use a fine brush to paint the mixture onto the solidified candy wings.
How do I prepare the ube cream filling?
Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks, then fold this into a mixture of vanilla pudding, milk, ube flavoring, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
What piping tips are recommended for this recipe?
A 1M piping tip is used for filling the pastries, and a #2 piping tip is used for adding fine details like eye highlights and fangs with icing.
How do I make the chocolate ganache?
Microwave semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream for 1 minute until melted, whisk them together, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to thicken.
Why should I chill the mixing bowl and whisk?
Chilling the tools for about 15 minutes helps the heavy whipping cream reach stiff peaks more quickly and effectively.
Can I make these components in advance?
Yes, all components including the filling, candy decorations, and ganache can be made in advance for quick assembly.
How do I assemble the cream puffs?
Slice the cooled pastry shells horizontally, pipe in the ube filling, spread ganache on top, and then attach the bat wings and facial features.
What size cookie cutter is needed?
The recipe calls for a 2 1/2-inch circle cookie cutter.
What is the purpose of the egg wash?
The egg wash, made of one egg and a teaspoon of water, helps bond the two pastry layers together and adds a light golden finish.
How do I thin the candy melts if they are too thick?
You can use a small amount of paramount crystals or vegetable oil to achieve a smoother consistency for drawing the bat shapes.
How many cream puffs does this recipe make?
By cutting eighteen circles and stacking them, the recipe makes nine double-layered cream puffs.
What kind of pudding mix is used for the filling?
The recipe uses a 3 1/2 ounce package of vanilla pudding mix.
How long should the pastry cool before slicing?
Allow the baked pastry to cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing it horizontally.
How do I add details to the bat faces?
Use white decorating icing for fangs and eye highlights, and pink decorating icing for the cheek blush.
Can I substitute the ube flavoring?
While ube provides the signature flavor and color, you could use other extracts, though it would change the theme of the recipe.
Is the ube filling refrigerated?
Yes, once the whipped cream is folded into the pudding mixture, it should be refrigerated until you are ready to pipe it.
What ingredients are in the egg wash?
The egg wash consists of one large egg mixed with one teaspoon of cold water.
How do I melt the candy melts safely?
Melt them in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning until the mixture is smooth.
Can I store leftover filling?
Yes, any extra ube filling can be stored in the refrigerator.
What spices are added to the ube cream?
The recipe includes 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/16 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
What type of icing is used for the bat faces?
The recipe uses white and pink decorating icing, typically found in pre-made tubes for easy piping.
How do I ensure the bat wings stay attached?
Affix the wings to the ganache while it is still slightly tacky, or use a small amount of extra melted chocolate as glue.