Cream Puff Pastry Recipe: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Treats
A delightful recipe for making cream puffs at home, perfect for indulging in a light and airy treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cream puffs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil.
- Remove from heat, stir in flour and salt until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Scoop the mixture onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool before filling with whipped cream.
- Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the cooled puffs with whipped cream.
Notes
- For light and airy puffs, avoid opening the oven door while baking.
- Experiment with different fillings such as chocolate mousse or pastry cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg