Savory Rye Cream Puffs with Corned Beef
These irresistible Savory Rye Cream Puffs are the ultimate crowd-pleasers for your Super Bowl Sunday and St. Patrick's Day festivities! Created years ago, this award-winning recipe has been featured in renowned publications like Taste of Home and Better Homes and Gardens. Filled with a creamy mix of corned beef, cream cheese, and zesty seasonings, these delightful puffs are easy to make and are sure to disappear in a flash. Each bite combines the rich, nutty flavor of rye with a savory, creamy filling, making them a favorite at any gathering. Perfect for sharing or for treating yourself, these puffs are both luscious and light, providing a tantalizing experience at your next party.
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Servings
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Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
water
1 cup (measure)
unsalted butter
1/2 cup (cut into pieces)
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (measure)
rye flour
1/2 cup (measure)
dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons (measure)
garlic powder
1 teaspoon (measure)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (measure)
eggs
4 (beaten one at a time)
caraway seed
to sprinkle (for garnish)
cream cheese
16 ounces (softened)
cooked corned beef
5 ounces (finely chopped)
mayonnaise
1/2 cup (measure)
sour cream
1/4 cup (measure)
minced chives
2 tablespoons (measure)
finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons (measure)
spicy brown mustard or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon (measure)
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (measure)
stuffed olives
10 small ones (chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil.
3
Once boiling, add the all-purpose flour, rye flour, dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, and salt all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the sides of the saucepan.
4
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
5
After resting, add eggs one at a time to the dough, mixing well after each addition until the batter is smooth and glossy.
6
Using a rounded teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each puff. Optionally, smooth the tops with a wet finger.
7
Sprinkle the tops lightly with caraway seeds for added flavor and garnish.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and have puffed up beautifully.
9
Once baked, remove the puffs from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool slightly.
10
While still warm, carefully cut a slit in each puff crossways through the center, creating a cap but not cutting all the way through to allow steam to escape.
11
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely chopped corned beef, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced chives, finely chopped onions, spicy brown mustard (or horseradish mustard), garlic powder, and chopped olives. Mix well until a creamy filling forms.
12
Once the puffs have cooled to room temperature, gently open them and fill each puff with the creamy corned beef mixture. Lightly close the tops to encapsulate the filling.
13
Cover the filled puffs and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy your delightful Savory Rye Cream Puffs!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Rye Cream Puffs?
They are a savory appetizer featuring rye-flavored pastry shells filled with a creamy corned beef and cream cheese mixture.
What are the main ingredients in the filling?
The filling consists of cream cheese, finely chopped corned beef, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, onions, mustard, garlic powder, and stuffed olives.
How many eggs are required for the dough?
The recipe requires 4 eggs, added one at a time to the dough mixture.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
How long do the puffs need to bake?
The puffs should bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
What types of flour are used in this recipe?
The recipe uses a combination of all-purpose flour and rye flour.
Should I grease the baking sheets?
Yes, you should either grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
What is the first step in making the dough?
In a medium saucepan, combine water and unsalted butter and bring them to a boil.
How do I know when the dough is ready?
The dough is ready when it forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the sides of the saucepan.
How long should the dough rest before adding eggs?
The dough should rest for 5 minutes after being removed from the heat.
What is the suggested size for dropping the batter onto the sheets?
Use a rounded teaspoon to drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared sheets.
How much space should be left between the puffs?
Leave at least 2 inches of space between each puff on the baking sheet.
What garnish is used on top of the puffs?
The tops are lightly sprinkled with caraway seeds before baking.
Why should I cut a slit in the puffs while they are warm?
Cutting a slit crossways through the center allows steam to escape from the puff.
What kind of mustard works best for the filling?
You can use either spicy brown mustard or horseradish mustard.
Are these puffs suitable for St. Patrick's Day?
Yes, they are described as perfect festivities for St. Patrick's Day due to the corned beef and rye flavors.
Can these be served at a Super Bowl party?
Absolutely, these are considered ultimate crowd-pleasers for Super Bowl Sunday.
How much cream cheese is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of softened cream cheese.
How much corned beef is needed?
You will need 5 ounces of finely chopped cooked corned beef.
Should the puffs be served cold?
The filled puffs should be chilled in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them.
What seasonings are added to the dough?
The dough is seasoned with dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, and salt.
Are olives included in this recipe?
Yes, 10 small chopped stuffed olives are mixed into the filling.
How many ingredients are in the entire recipe?
There are a total of 18 ingredients used in this recipe.
Can I smooth the tops of the batter before baking?
Yes, you can optionally smooth the tops with a wet finger before sprinkling caraway seeds.
What kind of butter should I use?
The recipe specifies using unsalted butter cut into pieces.
How much sour cream is in the filling?
The filling includes 1/4 cup of sour cream.
Is garlic powder used in both the dough and filling?
Yes, it is used in both to provide a consistent savory flavor throughout.
How do I incorporate the eggs?
Eggs should be added one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is smooth.
What is the texture of the final puff?
The puffs are described as being both luscious and light with a nutty rye flavor.
How should the filled puffs be stored?
They should be covered and kept in the refrigerator until they are ready to be eaten.