Description
Light and airy pastries filled with a smooth, rich cream filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry:
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
For the Cream Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the butter has melted and the water is boiling, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Return the pan to the heat and cook the dough for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the dough becomes slightly dry.
- Remove from heat again and let the dough cool for a few minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to form small mounds of dough (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden and puffed up. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the Cream Filling: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the puffs have cooled, carefully slice each in half and pipe or spoon the whipped cream into the center.
- Top with the puff's lid and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is not too hot when adding the eggs, otherwise the eggs might cook prematurely.
- The cream puffs are best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
- You may sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a decorative finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
