Description
Indulge in the delicate and airy perfection of Cream Puffs with a decadent Vanilla Cream Filling. These delightful pastries are a classic French treat that will elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the choux pastry:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the vanilla cream filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the choux pastry: Combine butter, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan. Boil, remove from heat, add flour, return to heat, stir until smooth. Cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until glossy.
- Bake the pastry: Pipe mounds of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the filling: Heat milk, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and yolks. Combine, cook until thickened, then add butter and vanilla. Chill.
- Assemble the cream puffs: Slice puffs in half, fill with vanilla cream, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Cream puffs are best enjoyed freshly assembled, but can be prepared a day ahead. Store unfilled puffs in an airtight container and freeze if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
