If dessert was a diva, espresso cream puffs would be wearing heels, sipping coffee, and ignoring your texts. Total drama, total delight.
This charcuterie board doesn’t whisper elegance—it shouts it with sugar, espresso, and a pout. It’s not just a snack, it’s an event.
We’re not just blending flavors—we’re fusing sass, sweetness, and caffeine into tiny pastry clouds that could pass for edible couture.
These cream puffs are vegan, fabulous, and ready to make your guests question every dull dessert they’ve ever eaten.
So yes, bring the board. And maybe bring a fan. You’ll need it after the compliments.
Charcuterie Board with Espresso Cream Puffs
A playful vegan charcuterie board featuring espresso-infused cream puffs, fruit, and crunchy snacks designed to impress and caffeinate simultaneously.
Ingredients
- For the choux pastry:
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- For espresso cream filling:
- ¾ cup coconut cream chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- For the board:
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- Fresh raspberries ½ cup
- Almond brittle ¼ cup
- Vegan biscotti 4 pieces
Instructions
- Step 1: In a saucepan, bring water and vegan butter to a boil. Stir in flour, salt, and cornstarch until a dough forms.
- Step 2: Add baking powder and almond milk, then beat until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- Step 3: Scoop dough into a piping bag and pipe 2-inch rounds on a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Step 4: For filling, whisk chilled coconut cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder until fluffy.
- Step 5: Slice puffs and fill with espresso cream. Try not to eat them all mid-assembly.
- Step 6: Arrange puffs, fruit, chocolate, and brittle on your board like a caffeinated Picasso. Serve cold or room temp.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
- Vitamin A: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a dusting of cocoa powder on top for a mocha moment.
- Chill cream puffs for an hour before serving for a firmer bite.
- Add chopped dark chocolate into the cream for an extra buzz.
- Don’t skip the almond brittle—contrast is the spice of snack life.
- Serve with espresso shots if you’re going full drama queen.
