Description
Learn how to make the easiest cream puffs at home with this simple recipe. These delightful pastries are filled with whipped cream and make for a perfect sweet treat.
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 Whipped Cream Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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, then add flour and stir until a ball forms. Remove from heat, cool, then beat in eggs.
- Bake the Puffs: Drop dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the Puffs: Cut puffs in half, fill with whipped cream, and serve.
Notes
- For a sweeter finish, dust the tops with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Store unfilled puffs in an airtight container for up to 2 days and fill just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
