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Cream Puffs

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Light, airy pastries filled with luscious cream, perfect for any occasion. These delightful treats are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 cup water Bring to a boil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs Plus 1 for egg wash
For the Cream Filling
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Very cold
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar Plus more for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract See notes for options
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries For garnishing
Custard Filling
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat.
  3. Quickly stir in the flour using a wooden spoon until well combined, about 1 minute.
  4. Return the pan to medium heat and continue to cook while stirring until a film forms on the bottom of the pan.
  5. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before transferring it to a large bowl.
  6. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before introducing the next.
  7. For the egg wash, whisk together the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a disposable pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.
  9. Pipe 2-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheet, moistening your finger with water to smooth out any pointed peaks.
  10. Brush the surface of each puff with the egg wash.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until they rise and turn golden brown.
  2. Carefully remove from the oven and cool completely on wire racks.
Serving
  1. Once your cream puffs are cool, you can serve them as-is with a light dusting of powdered sugar or slice them open to fill with your preferred filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Store cream puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month. Consider not filling them until just before serving to avoid sogginess.
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