Here’s a delightful recipe for Cream Puffs! These light and airy pastries are filled with a rich cream filling and are perfect for desserts or special occasions.
Ingredients:
For the Choux 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
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Chocolate ganache or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Choux Pastry
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dough:
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 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.
Add the Eggs:
Let the dough cool for a few minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Pipe the Pastry:
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds (about 1-2 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed up. Do not open the oven door during baking, as this can cause them to deflate.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
Step 2: Make the Cream Filling
Whip the Cream:
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
Step 3: Assemble the Cream Puffs
Fill the Cream Puffs:
Once the cream puffs are completely cool, use a sharp knife to cut a small slit in the side of each puff or use a piping bag to fill them from the bottom.
Fill each cream puff with the whipped cream mixture.
Optional Toppings:
Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate ganache for an extra touch.
Serving Suggestions:
These Cream Puffs are perfect for:
Serving at parties or gatherings
Enjoying as a sweet treat with coffee or tea
Enjoy your delicious homemade Cream Puffs! They are sure to impress your family and friends with their light texture and creamy filling.
Enjoy!