Description

These famous cream puffs are a classic dessert that never disappoints. Light, airy pastry filled with a luscious cream filling, they are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cream Puffs:

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
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the 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 let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
Bake the puffs: Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 30 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool on wire racks.
Prepare the filling: Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Fill the puffs: Slice the cooled puffs in half and fill with the whipped cream.
Serve and enjoy: Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve these delightful cream puffs.

Notes

Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation into the pastry.
Store filled cream puffs in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cream puff
Calories: 220
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 95mg