Cream puffs


Light, airy pastries filled with rich, creamy custard or whipped cream, cream puffs are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. They can be enjoyed plain or drizzled with chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence.


Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs

For the Cream Filling:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

  • Chocolate glaze or melted chocolate
  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Choux Pastry:
  • In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until the butter is melted.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and add flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  1. Pipe the Dough:
  • Transfer the choux pastry dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
  • Pipe small mounds (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up. Do not open the oven door while baking.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
  1. Prepare the Cream Filling:
  • In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
  1. Fill the Cream Puffs:
  • Once the cream puffs are completely cooled, use a sharp knife to make a small slit in the side of each puff or the top.
  • Fill a piping bag with the whipped cream filling and pipe it into each puff through the slit until filled.
  1. Serve:
  • Optionally, drizzle with chocolate glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

Feel free to customize the filling or toppings to suit your taste!

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