Description
Delightful French cream puffs elevate your dessert game with elegant choux pastry filled with silky vanilla cream. Crisp exterior and luxurious interior promise a heavenly experience you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnishes:
- Chocolate ganache
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 425°F and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Combine water and butter in a saucepan, heating until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Lower the heat, swiftly incorporate flour, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, smooth dough ball that separates from the pan’s sides. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Integrate eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition to create a glossy, uniform pastry base.
- Load the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, carefully creating uniform circular mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
- Initiate baking at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until achieving a rich golden color and pronounced puffiness. Allow complete cooling.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until forming sturdy, defined peaks.
- Delicately slice cooled puffs horizontally, generously fill with whipped cream, and reassemble. Optionally embellish with a light powdered sugar dusting or elegant chocolate ganache drizzle.
Notes
- Ensure precise butter and water measurements for perfect choux pastry consistency.
- Mix dough vigorously to develop gluten and create a smooth, elastic texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to prevent dough separation and achieve smooth incorporation.
- Pipe uniform mounds for consistent cream puff size and even baking.
- Allow complete cooling before filling to prevent cream from melting.
- Experiment with different fillings like pastry cream, chocolate mousse, or savory options.
- Store cream puffs in an airtight container to maintain crispness for up to 2 days.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg