Description
Discover the joy of making easy homemade cream puffs, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These light and airy pastries can be filled with various creams, making them a versatile dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil.
- Add flour and salt, stirring until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the pastries are cool, cut them in half and fill them with the whipped cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chocolate or fruit fillings.
- These cream puffs are best enjoyed fresh but can be made a few hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg