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Cream Puffs

Delightful cream puffs with a light, airy shell and customizable filling, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted 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

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the water and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
  4. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously for about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute. Gradually add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.
  6. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking.
  8. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a rack.
  9. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla, then fill the puffs using a piping bag.

Notes

For extra crispy puffs, leave the oven door slightly ajar for the last 5 minutes of baking. Fill just before serving for best texture.