Mini Lemon-Poppy “Churro” Blossoms Recipe
These Mini Lemon-Poppy ‘Churro’ Blossoms are delicate, citrusy pastries that are crispy on the outside and bursting with lemon flavor. Served with a luscious lemon dipping custard, they make for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 blossoms 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Lemon-Poppy Pastry Blossoms
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Neutral oil, for frying
Vanilla Sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Seeds of ½ vanilla bean or ½ tsp vanilla powder
Lemon Dipping Custard
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Roll out puff pastry lightly. Mix poppy seeds, lemon zest, sugar, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.
- Cut into strips (~2 cm wide), roll each into a tight spiral, then pinch one side to form a flower shape. Chill for 10 minutes to set the shape.
- Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry the blossoms in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
- Toss warm pastries in vanilla sugar to coat.
- For the custard: whisk yolks, cornstarch, and sugar in a saucepan. Gradually add milk, lemon zest, and juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then whisk in butter. Chill slightly.
- Serve blossoms warm with the custard in a small dipping bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blossom
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Mini Lemon-Poppy Churro Blossoms, Lemon Pastry, Lemon Custard, Dessert Recipe
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