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Passionfruit Melting Moments Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 22 cookies

Description

Passionfruit Melting Moments are delicate, buttery sandwich cookies filled with a tangy passionfruit buttercream frosting. These cookies boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the combination of plain flour and cornflour, perfectly complemented by the vibrant tropical flavor of fresh passionfruit infused in the creamy buttercream. Ideal for afternoon tea or as a delightful dessert, this recipe yields 22 tender, flavorful cookies that are both elegant and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 226 g unsalted butter, softened (1 cup / 2 sticks / 8 oz)
  • 70 g icing sugar (powdered sugar) (½ cup / 2 ½ oz)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 195 g plain flour (all purpose flour) (1 ½ cups / 7 oz)
  • 70 g cornflour (cornstarch) (½ cup / 2 ½ oz)

Passionfruit Buttercream Frosting

  • ¼ cup passionfruit pulp (60 ml), strained to yield 1 ½ tablespoons juice/pulp
  • 100 g unsalted butter, softened (3 ½ oz)
  • 170 g icing sugar (powdered sugar) (6 oz)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1-2 teaspoons reserved passionfruit seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced) / 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper. This ensures your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric beater or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the softened butter and icing sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and beat well to combine the flavors.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the plain flour and cornflour into the butter mixture. Mix on low speed just until incorporated, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to avoid any pockets of butter remaining unincorporated.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Lightly dust your hands with flour to prevent sticking. Roll 2 teaspoons of the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 4 cm (1 ½ inches) apart.
  5. Flatten the Cookies: Dip a fork in flour and lightly press down on the top of each cookie ball until the cookie is about half its original height and approximately 4 cm wide. Re-flour the fork each time to avoid sticking.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies for 14-15 minutes, until the edges just begin to turn a golden color. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Passionfruit Buttercream: Strain the passionfruit pulp to obtain at least 1 ½ tablespoons of juice/pulp, reserving the seeds. In a bowl, beat the softened butter, icing sugar, and vanilla with a handheld or stand mixer until light and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  8. Add Passionfruit Juice: Beat in 1 tablespoon of the passionfruit juice. Adjust the amount of juice to your taste; adding more will loosen the buttercream consistency, while more icing sugar can thicken it but may reduce the passionfruit intensity.
  9. Optional Seed Addition: For added texture, blend in 1-2 teaspoons of the reserved passionfruit seeds on low speed until just combined.
  10. Assemble the Cookies: Spread or pipe a generous dollop of the passionfruit buttercream onto the flat side of half the cooled cookies, then sandwich with the remaining cookies. If the buttercream is too soft to pipe, chill it for 5-10 minutes before assembling.
  11. Final Set: Once assembled, the buttercream will firm up overnight and continue to set more each day, enhancing the flavor and texture.
  12. Enjoy and Share: Take a moment to leave a comment and rating if you tried this recipe—it’s greatly appreciated and helps others enjoy these delicious treats.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with the sugar.
  • Straining the passionfruit pulp removes excess liquid and pulp seeds for a smooth buttercream; reserved seeds can be added back for texture.
  • You can adjust the passionfruit juice in the buttercream to balance consistency and flavor intensity.
  • If the buttercream is too soft for piping, chilling it briefly helps achieve the right texture.
  • Cookies will keep firm and flavorful when stored in an airtight container for several days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/passionfruit-melting-moments-recipe/