Description
Delicate and airy cream puffs filled with sweet whipped cream, a classic French dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
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For the Cream Puffs:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, add flour, and stir until a ball forms. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time.
- Bake the Puffs: Transfer dough to a pastry bag and pipe mounds onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Make the Filling: Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the Puffs: Cut puffs in half, fill with cream, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure puffs are completely cooled before filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg