Homemade Cheese Puffs with Sesame Seeds and Honey

Step 1

First, preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the 2 T of sesame seeds on a foil lined cookie sheet. Lightly toast the sesame seeds until golden brown and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, paprika, and salt together.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks just form (don't let them get dry).

Step 4

Stir in the cheeses, egg yolks, toasted sesame seeds, and blended flour mixture.

Step 5

Drop the batter by the spoonful onto a foil lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6

Heat the oil until very hot (but not smoking). Test the temperature with a small piece of bread if you have one handy. It should quickly brown (but not burn).

Step 7

Roll each cheese puff in the raw sesame seeds and then deep fry until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes).

Step 8

Rest of paper towels for about one minute to absorb excess oil. Then place on a serving dish and drizzle honey on top until soaked through.

Step 9

Serve immediately.