Description
Indulge in the airy goodness of homemade cream puffs, where a crisp golden shell meets a luscious filling of whipped cream. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet pick-me-up, these delightful pastries are surprisingly easy to make, ensuring that both novice and experienced bakers can impress friends and family alike. Customize your filling with flavors like vanilla or chocolate, and enjoy a treat that’s sure to bring joy to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in the flour until well mixed.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a piping bag or two spoons to dollop small mounds of dough onto the sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.
- Once baked, turn off the oven and leave them inside for another 10 minutes before transferring to cool completely.
- While cooling, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fill cooled puffs with whipped cream using a piping bag or gently cut them open.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg