Cream Puffs
Light and airy cream puffs filled with luscious whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt the butter with water in a saucepan; bring to a vigorous boil.
- Add the flour and salt, stirring until the mixture pulls away from the sides.
- Cool the mixture for a few minutes after removing from heat.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.
- Shape tablespoonfuls of the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow the puffs to cool on a wire rack.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Final assembly: Cut the tops off the puffs, fill, and replace the tops.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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