Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Cinnamon Ghost Puffs, a tantalizing treat that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. These ethereal pastries, also known as Windbeutel or Profiteroles, are crafted with a delicate choux pastry that magically puffs up in the oven, creating a light and airy vessel for a symphony of flavors. Each bite of these heavenly pillows is an explosion of creamy, cinnamon-infused pastry cream, perfectly balanced with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Presented in this article are two enticing variations of this classic dessert. The first recipe introduces you to the traditional Cinnamon Ghost Puffs, filled with a luscious cinnamon pastry cream and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for a burst of warm, aromatic spices. The second recipe takes a creative twist, transforming these puffs into a decadent Chocolate Ghost Puffs, filled with a rich chocolate pastry cream and adorned with chocolate ganache for an irresistibly indulgent experience.
These Cinnamon Ghost Puffs are not just a culinary delight; they are also a versatile culinary canvas. Embrace your inner creativity and transform them into a personalized masterpiece. Fill them with your favorite jams, custards, or even savory fillings for a delightful appetizer. Experiment with different glazes, from a simple powdered sugar dusting to a glossy chocolate ganache, to create a visual masterpiece.
So, embark on this culinary journey and let your taste buds dance with joy. With our easy-to-follow recipes and step-by-step instructions, you'll be whipping up these Cinnamon Ghost Puffs like a seasoned pastry chef. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this delightful treat that promises to leave them craving for more.
MAGIC MARSHMALLOW CRESCENT PUFFS
Refrigerated crescent rolls magically transform into luscious sweet rolls.
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 16 medium muffin cups with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour and cinnamon.
- Separate dough into 16 triangles. For each roll, dip 1 marshmallow into melted butter; roll in sugar mixture. Place marshmallow on shortest side of triangle. Roll up, starting at shortest side and rolling to opposite point. Completely cover marshmallow with dough; firmly pinch edges to seal. Dip 1 end in remaining butter; place butter side down in muffin cup.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. (Place foil or cookie sheet on rack below muffin cups to guard against spills.) Cool in pan 1 minute. Remove rolls from muffin cups; place on cooling racks set over waxed paper.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
DISAPPEARING MARSHMALLOW PUFFS
Kids love making these tasty treats for Sunday breakfast. While baking, the marshmallows melt and blend with the cinnamon-sugar.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 16 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Roll marshmallows in butter, then in cinnamon-sugar. , Place marshmallows at wide end of crescents. Fold corners over marshmallow. Roll up each triangle, beginning at the wide end. Pinch seams to seal. Dip bottom of dough in butter. , Place butter, side down, in ungreased muffin cups. Place muffin pans on baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over puffs. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
CINNAMON PUFFS
Is it a muffin? A doughnut? A cupcake? I don't know! But it is really, really good! It's best to have all your ingredients at room temperature. - Jenny Jones
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Do not use paper liners.
- Sift dry ingredients onto wax paper. Set aside.
- With an electric mixer on high, beat eggs, sugar, and oil for one minute.
- On low speed, stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
- Gently, by hand, fold in flour mixture. A lumpy batter is good.
- Divide batter evenly between muffin cups.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- While baking, prepare topping ingredients below.
- Melt butter in a small bowl. Combine sugar & cinnamon in a plastic produce bag.
- Brush hot muffin tops & sides with melted butter. Roll each one in the plastic bag to coat with the cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.
CINNAMON GHOST PUFFS
I usually bake these in little muffin cups and garnish it with strawberries and a little honey, but I used all my muffin cups (and this week on Guam, the strawberries shipped in didn't look too great). :P It works anyway. They call them "ghost" puffs because the marshmallow disappears and leaves an empty cavity of...
Provided by Desiree Taimanglo-Ventura
Categories Other Breads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 and Separate crescent dough into eight triangles.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
- 3. Dip each marshmallow in butter to coat.
- 4. Wrap in crescent dough. Place marshmallow on wider side of triangle, fold corners and roll. pinch ends of dough to make sure marshmallow is sealed nicely inside. *Make sure to pinch them well because the marshmallow will leak out!
- 5. Roll dough in sugar and cinnamon mixture
- 6. Bake for 10 - 14 minutes.
SIMPLE PUFF PASTRY CINNAMON ROLLS
Very simple cinnamon rolls made with puff pastry. Serve with your favorite glaze and pecans for garnish!
Provided by Butler
Categories Cinnamon Rolls
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold puff pastry sheet on a slightly floured surface. Brush puff pastry with melted butter. Sprinkle brown sugar over the whole sheet, then sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Roll the sheet from right to left as tight as possible, without ripping the dough. Slice the puff pastry with a sharp knife into 12 equal-sized rolls, about 1 inch each. Place each roll cut side-up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rolls have puffed and browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 52.6 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
CINNAMON SWEET PUFFS
Easy, VERY sweet, cheap and fun for cooks of all ages!
Provided by LJL
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Separate biscuits. Place a marshmallow in the center of each biscuit and wrap biscuit dough around marshmallow. Press dough to seal marshmallow completely. Roll dough ball in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Arrange each dough ball in the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 526.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
EASY DOUGHNUT PUFFS
A family favorite for years. Eyes light up when they discover I've made them.
Provided by KitchenResolution
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper cups.
- Place flour, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl. Mix dough by hand until well combined but some lumps remain. Fill muffin tin with dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, but color is not yet golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Pour melted butter into a bowl. Mix 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg together in a separate bowl. Dip muffins in the butter coating; immediately roll in the cinnamon dusting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
CINNAMON BUTTER PUFFS
These are *so* good! they may be made in to baby Butter Puffs by using mini muffin tins and reducing the baking time --- I sometimes add in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the batter :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 10 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
- Place 1/2 cup melted butter in another bowl; set aside.
- Grease 10 regular-size muffin cups.
- In a medium bowl, beat shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
- Add flour mixture to the shortening mixture (stir in a little at a time).
- Pour in the milk; beat until blended and smooth.
- Fill tins 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- As soon as they are done, dip them one by one firstly into the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Tips:
- Use fresh cinnamon sticks for the best flavor. If you don't have cinnamon sticks, you can use ground cinnamon, but the flavor will be less intense.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender to make the cinnamon sugar mixture. Just be sure to blend it until it is very fine.
- To make the ghost puffs extra crispy, bake them for a few minutes longer. Just keep an eye on them so they don't burn.
- If you want to make the ghost puffs ahead of time, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Just be sure to reheat them before serving.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon ghost puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are especially popular around Halloween, but they can be enjoyed all year long. With their sweet and cinnamony flavor, these ghost puffs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive snack, give cinnamon ghost puffs a try!
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