Cream Puffs
Delightful cream puffs filled with luscious whipped cream, perfect for any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine water and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add flour and salt, stirring until the mixture pulls away from the sides.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Drop dollops of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Cut the tops off the cooled puffs and fill with whipped cream.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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