Gluten-Free French Pastry Cheese Cups

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Published Nov 16, 2018 ∙ Kristina Stosek

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If you like French pastry, you will LOVE these Gluten-Free French Pastry Cheese Cups. Think flaky, buttery pastry filled with lightly sweetened ricotta cheese custard and a hint of lemon. A dream combination because these French pastries will melt in your mouth.

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Gluten free French pastry cups for novice bakers

When I set out to make this French pastry recipe, I wondered if this French dessert would suit my gluten-free recipe collection. Why? Because I will not make too complicated recipes. I want the recipes to be easy enough for anyone to make.

So, I set out to make the most delicious gluten-free French pastry cheese cups. For the first two batches, well, they were a disaster. They didn’t even come close. So, now it has become a challenge for me.

I just had to make the gluten-free puff pastry work. After a few disappointing tries, the French pastry cheese cups were nothing short of amazing, especially right out of the oven.

gluten free French pastry cheese cups on a cooling rack

 

They are simple enough for anyone to make, and you will get exceptional results! So, anyone can whip up these gluten-free French pastries.

best cheese to use for gluten free French pastries

The choice of cheese for French pastries depends on the specific pastry you’re making and whether you want a sweet or savory flavor. Here are some popular cheeses for different types of French pastries:

Sweet Pastries:

Cream Cheese: Cream cheese is a versatile option for sweet pastries like danishes, cheesecakes, and filled pastries. It provides a creamy and slightly tangy flavor.

Mascarpone: Mascarpone is a creamy Italian cheese often used in desserts such as French pastries.

Brie: Brie can be used in sweet pastries with fruit fillings. Its mild and creamy taste complements the sweetness of fruits like figs or berries.

Ricotta: Ricotta cheese is a common choice for sweet pastries. It has a slightly grainy texture and a subtle sweetness.

Savory Pastries:

Gruyère: This Swiss cheese has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with savory pastries like quiches, savory tarts, and puff pastry appetizers.

Emmental: Another Swiss cheese, Emmental has a mild, slightly nutty taste and melts beautifully. It’s great for cheese-filled pastries.

Goat Cheese (Chèvre): Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy flavor and is excellent for tarts, turnovers, and savory éclairs.

Blue Cheese: For a bold and pungent flavor, blue cheeses like Roquefort or Gorgonzola can be used sparingly in some savory pastries, adding a unique and intense taste.

Need more French-inspired recipes?

If you like French cuisine, check out our French inspired gluten-free recipes, especially the dairy-free Coconut Crème Brûlée. For something sweet and with fruit,   you may enjoy the Gluten-Free Apricot Galette.

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Gluten-Free French Pastry Cheese Cups

14 reviews
Published Nov 16, 2018 · Kristina Stosek
Prep Time:
20 min
Cooking Time:
25 min
Serves:
18

Ingredients

PUFF PASTRY CUPS
2/3 cup warm milk (115 F)
1 Tbsp. Active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups (333 g) gluten free measure for measure flour blend
1/4 cup sweetener, (I used coconut sugar), divided
1 tsp. xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend includes it)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. melted butter, cooled to room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed
CHEESE FILLING
2 cups good quality ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp. Sweetener (I used coconut sugar) if you like sweeter pastry add more sugar
1 large egg, whisked
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of sugar with warm milk. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, and set aside until foamy. About 5 minutes
  2. In a large bowl whisk together flour, remaining sugar, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt
  3. Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture and mix. Pour the mixture into dry ingredients and using a pastry blender or a fork mix to combine. Cover the bowl with damp cloth and place it in a warm place for 1 hour to proof
  4. Place dough onto a floured work surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle that is about 1/2 inch thick. Using half the butter, place the cubes over half of the dough. Fold the dough over the butter. Roll again and repeat one more time with remaining butter. Lightly wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour

  5. Preheat oven to 350 F and spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray
  6. Place dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll to about 1/2 inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter or a glass, cut dough into circles about 3-inch in diameter. Place each circle in a muffin cup and press against bottom and sides to form a crust
  7. Mix cheese filling ingredients and spoon into crusts about 2/3 way up
  8. 
Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden-brown 

  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes before transferring onto a rack to cool

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