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Cream Puffs

Irresistible Cream Puffs: A Slice of Homemade Heaven

These homemade cream puffs are light, fluffy, and filled with rich vanilla cream, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whipped coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or fresh vanilla bean
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Choux Pastry Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove from heat and add flour, stirring vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and pipeable.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let the cream puffs cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
Cream Filling Preparation
  1. Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract and sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Once the cream puffs are cooled, fill them with the prepared vanilla cream using a piping bag.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, fill the cream puffs just before serving to maintain their crisp texture.

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