These Dessert Samosas Are an Elite Pastry
Recipe Overview
Overview
These dessert samosas are a delightful innovation on the traditional savory snack. The recipe showcases a variety of sweet fillings, including a rich chocolate cream, a fragrant pistachio cream with orange zest, and a fresh strawberry and cream mixture. Each filling brings its own unique flavor profile, making these pastries a versatile treat for any occasion.
The process begins with preparing a smooth pastry cream, which is essential for achieving that creamy texture inside the crispy shell. The addition of cornstarch not only thickens the cream but also ensures it holds its shape when fried. Once the fillings are ready, the fun part begins—stuffing the samosas. The wrappers are easy to handle, and you can use piping bags or simply spoon the filling in, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels.
Frying the samosas to golden perfection is key. The right oil temperature ensures that the pastry crisps up beautifully while keeping the filling intact. For those who prefer a healthier option, air frying is also an alternative, though it may not yield the same crispy texture as traditional frying. Regardless of the method, these dessert samosas are sure to impress with their delightful flavors and textures.
Whether served warm or at room temperature, these sweet samosas are a fantastic way to end a meal or to enjoy as a snack. They are not only delicious but also a fun way to experiment with flavors, making them a must-try for anyone looking to add a unique twist to their dessert repertoire.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Crack a couple of eggs and separate the yolks from the whites.
Add 30g of sugar to the yolks and whisk until creamy.
Add 20g of cornstarch to the egg mixture and whisk.
Tip: Add cornstarch to thicken and stabilize the mixture as it cooks.
Heat 250ml of whole milk with the remaining 15g of sugar until just below boiling.
Slowly add hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
Transfer the mixture back to the pot and whisk on medium heat until thickened.
Tip: Continuously whisk the mixture to prevent it from scalding.
Add 40g of butter to the thickened mixture and whisk until dissolved.
Pass the mixture through a strainer to remove lumps.
Flatten the cream and cover with plastic wrap, then chill in the fridge.
Tip: Cover the cream with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
Wash and chop 250g of strawberries, then mix with 50g of sugar.
Tip: Let the strawberries sit for 20 minutes to half an hour to develop flavor.
Leave the strawberries for 20 minutes to develop syrup.
Add butter and pistachio paste to the mixture, then mix in ground cardamom.
Tip: Adjust the sweetness of the pistachio paste to your liking.
Cover and chill the pistachio cream in the fridge.
Mix egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder, then whisk until fluffy.
Heat milk and sugar until just below boiling, then temper the egg mixture.
Whisk the mixture on medium heat until thickened, then add butter and chocolate.
Transfer the cooled fillings into piping bags.
Keep the wrappers covered and prepare a flour paste binder.
Fill the wrappers with the prepared fillings and seal tightly.
Place filled sambosas in bags and freeze for later use.
Tip: Freeze the sambosas for 4 to 12 hours before frying for better results.
Tip: Let sambosas defrost for 10 to 15 minutes before frying.
Fill a pot with oil and heat to 200-210°C.
Fry sambosas in small batches for about 90 seconds until golden.
Tip: Add sambosas in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
Tip: Splash hot oil over the sambosas while frying to help them puff up.
Tip: Brush both sides of the sambosas with oil before air frying or baking.
Arrange fried sambosas on a tray and garnish with crushed pistachios.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Sunflower Seed Butter
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Samosas are traditionally savory, but sweet versions can be filled with cream, fruits, or nuts.
- •Using cornstarch in pastry cream helps thicken and stabilize the mixture.
- •Chilling the pastry cream before filling helps maintain its texture during frying.
- •Frying the samosas at the right temperature prevents the filling from leaking out.
