Description
Learn how to make the famous cream puffs with a light and airy choux pastry filled with sweet whipped cream. This classic dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Choux Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Whipped Cream Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Choux Pastry: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, boil water, butter, sugar, and salt. Remove from heat, stir in flour, then cool. Beat in eggs. Bake spoonfuls of dough on a sheet.
- Bake: Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare Filling: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice cooled puffs, fill with whipped cream, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer filling, consider using pastry cream.
- Store filled cream puffs in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
