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Cream Puffs

Homemade Cream Puffs: Nostalgic Bites of Pure Delight

Indulge in homemade cream puffs filled with rich vanilla cream, offering an irresistible airiness and nostalgia with every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Butter Margarine can be substituted but may affect flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend.
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh eggs yield the best consistency.
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • ¼ cup Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for richest taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and ½ cup of butter and heat until boiling.
  3. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour quickly, stirring vigorously until a dough forms.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes, then add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pipe 1½-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and doubled in size without opening the oven door.
  7. Let cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  8. Whip together 1 cup of heavy cream, ¼ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  9. Pierce the cooled cream puffs and fill with whipped cream either by piping or spooning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cream puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Tips for success include using room temperature ingredients and avoiding oven peeking.

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