Description
Learn how to make the easiest cream puffs at home with this simple and delicious recipe. These light and airy pastries filled with whipped cream are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cream Puffs:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Puff Pastry: In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Add flour, stir until dough forms, and let cool. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool in the oven.
- Prepare the Filling: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the Cream Puffs: Slice puffs, fill with whipped cream, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use instant vanilla pudding or store-bought whipped topping as filling.
- You can dip the tops in melted chocolate for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
