Description
Delight in these classic Cream Puffs filled with rich whipped cream, perfect for any special occasion or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cream puffs are cool, cut them in half and fill them with the whipped cream mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade cream puffs!
Notes
Ensure the cream puffs are cooled completely before filling to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg
Keywords: Cream Puffs, dessert, whipped cream, baking