Description
Indulge in these famous cream puffs that are light, airy, and filled with a luscious cream filling. A classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Choux Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the Choux Pastry: In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe and Bake: Pipe the pastry onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the Puffs: Once cooled, slice the puffs and fill them with the cream filling.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and serve these delicious cream puffs!
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
- You can customize the cream filling with different flavors like chocolate or fruit extracts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 95mg