Peach Blossom Cream Cookies
Delight your senses with these enchanting Peach Blossom Cream Cookies that evoke the essence of ripe peaches in both flavor and appearance. Inspired by the romantic film 'Call Me By Your Name', these charming cookie-dough peaches, filled with luscious peach pastry cream, are a perfect treat for any occasion. Each cookie is designed to look like a freshly picked peach, vibrant and inviting, making them not only delicious but visually stunning. The sweet, creamy center combined with the soft cookie exterior creates a balance of textures and flavors that is simply irresistible. Serve them at gatherings, celebrations, or as a special indulgence for yourself.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
half-and-half
2 1/2 cups (Heat in saucepan until simmering.)
egg yolks
6 (Separate yolks from whites.)
sugar
1/4 cup (for pastry cream) + 2/3 cup (for cookie dough) (Divide as specified.)
kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon (for pastry cream) + 3/4 teaspoon (for cookie dough) (Add to respective mixtures.)
cornstarch
1/3 cup (Mix into egg yolks.)
peach preserves
2/3 cup (Stir into pastry cream.)
pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (Add to pastry cream and cookie dough.)
all-purpose flour
3 3/4 cups (Sift before adding to cookie dough.)
baking powder
1 tablespoon (Combine with dry ingredients.)
large eggs
3 (Add to the cookie dough.)
whole milk
1/2 cup (Add to wet ingredients.)
peach juice
3/4 cup (1/4 cup for cookie dough, 1/2 cup for coloring) (Mix into the cookie dough and for coloring.)
unsalted butter
1/2 cup + more for hands (Melt for use in dough and for greasing hands.)
finely grated orange zest
1 teaspoon (Add to cookie dough.)
red food coloring
as needed (10 drops suggested) (For coloring peach juice.)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Peach Blossom Cream Cookies?
Peach Blossom Cream Cookies are enchanting treats designed to look like freshly picked peaches, consisting of a soft cookie exterior and a luscious peach pastry cream filling.
What inspired the creation of these cookies?
These charming cookie-dough peaches were inspired by the romantic film 'Call Me By Your Name'.
What is the primary flavor profile of these cookies?
The cookies evoke the essence of ripe peaches with a sweet, creamy center and a hint of vanilla and orange zest.
How is the peach pastry cream made?
The pastry cream is made by simmering half-and-half and mixing it with egg yolks, sugar, salt, cornstarch, peach preserves, and vanilla extract.
What ingredients are used for the cookie dough?
The dough includes all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, kosher salt, eggs, whole milk, peach juice, vanilla extract, melted unsalted butter, and orange zest.
How do the cookies get their peach-like appearance?
The cookies are shaped like peaches and colored using a mixture of peach juice and red food coloring to create a vibrant, realistic look.
Is peach juice used in more than one part of the recipe?
Yes, peach juice is used both in the cookie dough for flavor and separately as a base for the red food coloring to tint the cookies.
What kind of peach flavor is used in the filling?
The filling utilizes peach preserves to provide a concentrated and sweet peach flavor within the pastry cream.
How much flour is needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 3 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, which should be sifted before being added to the dough.
Can I use salted butter for these cookies?
The recipe specifies unsalted butter to better control the salt content in both the dough and the overall flavor profile.
What role does cornstarch play in the recipe?
Cornstarch is mixed into the egg yolks to help thicken the pastry cream into a luscious filling.
How many egg yolks are required for the pastry cream?
You will need 6 egg yolks specifically for the peach pastry cream component.
Is there citrus in the cookie dough?
Yes, one teaspoon of finely grated orange zest is added to the cookie dough for a bright, aromatic flavor.
How is the salt divided in the recipe?
1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt is used in the pastry cream, and 3/4 teaspoon is used in the cookie dough.
Are these cookies suitable for parties?
Absolutely; their visually stunning appearance and unique flavor make them perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and themed parties.
What is the texture of the Peach Blossom Cream Cookies?
The cookies feature a soft exterior paired with a sweet, creamy, and smooth pastry center.
How many drops of food coloring should I use?
The recipe suggests starting with 10 drops of red food coloring mixed with peach juice, or as needed to achieve the desired peach tint.
Do I need to heat the half-and-half?
Yes, the half-and-half should be heated in a saucepan until it reaches a simmering point before being incorporated into the cream.
Should the butter be melted or softened?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter for use in the cookie dough.
Is baking powder used in this recipe?
Yes, one tablespoon of baking powder is combined with the dry ingredients for the cookie dough.
Are these considered summer desserts?
Yes, they are tagged as summer desserts due to their fruit-forward peach flavor and bright appearance.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 ingredients in total used to make both the cookies and the pastry cream.
Can I use whole eggs in the dough?
Yes, 3 large eggs are added to the cookie dough mixture.
What type of milk is recommended?
The recipe specifies 1/2 cup of whole milk for the wet ingredients of the cookie dough.
Is vanilla extract used in both parts of the recipe?
Yes, pure vanilla extract is added to both the pastry cream and the cookie dough for consistent flavor.
What is the best way to handle the dough?
The recipe suggests using extra melted butter on your hands to help shape the dough more easily.
What kind of salt should I use?
Kosher salt is recommended for both the pastry cream and the cookie dough.
How do you incorporate the peach preserves?
The peach preserves should be stirred directly into the pastry cream after it has been prepared.
What makes these cookies 'romantic'?
They are considered romantic due to their delicate aesthetic, sweet cream filling, and inspiration from the film 'Call Me By Your Name'.
What categories do these cookies fall under?
They are categorized as desserts, cookies, peach treats, cream-filled sweets, and party food.