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Famous Cream Puffs

These fluffy cream puffs are light, versatile, and filled with rich cream, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted for better control over taste.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time for best results.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • to taste additional powdered sugar for dusting Use as desired for presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine the water and butter. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low.
  3. Add flour and salt all at once, stirring until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides (1-2 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for a minute. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  5. Spoon the dough into a piping bag or a zip-top bag. Pipe small mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Do not open the oven for the first 15 minutes.
  2. Once baked, allow to cool completely.
Filling
  1. While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Cut a small hole in the bottom or side of each puff. Pipe or spoon in the whipped cream.
Serving
  1. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure each egg is fully integrated before adding the next. Cream puffs can be pre-baked and stored for a couple of days before filling.