Passionfruit Melting Moments

Passionfruit Melting Moments are delicate, buttery sandwich cookies that quite literally melt in your mouth. The cookies have a tender, crumbly texture, thanks to a combination of butter and cornstarch, and are filled with a luscious passionfruit buttercream. The tangy, tropical flavor of passionfruit balances the sweetness, making these treats irresistible. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a light dessert, these cookies are as elegant as they are delicious, offering a tropical twist on the classic melting moments.

Passionfruit Melting Moments Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• A pinch of salt

For the Passionfruit Buttercream:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons passionfruit pulp (fresh or canned)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each ball. Gently flatten each ball with a fork or the back of a spoon.
4. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the bottom. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Prepare the Passionfruit Buttercream: While the cookies cool, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, passionfruit pulp, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
6. Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a layer of passionfruit buttercream on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie.

Enjoy these delightful Passionfruit Melting Moments with their tropical flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture!