Enjoy these classic cream puffs as a light and airy treat, perfect for any gathering or as a delightful dessert!
 | Prep Time: | 20 minutes |
 | Cooking Time: | 25-30 minutes |
 | Servings: | 12 cream puffs |
 | Diet: | Vegetarian |
 | Allergens: | Gluten, Eggs, Dairy |
 | Kcal per Serving: | 200 kcal |
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
125ml water (1/2 cup)
125ml milk (1/2 cup)
100g unsalted butter (7 tbsp)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
150g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
4 large eggs
For the Filling:
500ml heavy cream (2 cups)
2 tablespoons icing sugar (powdered sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How Do You Cook It?
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the choux pastry: In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
Add the eggs: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
Shape the cream puffs: Spoon or pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Smooth any peaks with a wet fingertip.
Bake the pastries: Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 190°C (375°F) and continue baking for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Pierce each puff with a skewer to release steam and let cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the filling: Whip the heavy cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the cream puffs: Once the puffs are cool, slice them in half and fill with the whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon.
Serve: Dust with additional icing sugar if desired and serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to add eggs to the dough after it cools slightly to prevent cooking them.
For a savoury version, fill with a cheese or seafood spread.
Serving Suggestions
Drizzle with chocolate sauce or serve alongside fresh berries for added flavour.
Freezing and Reheating
Freezing: Freeze unfilled cooled puffs in an airtight container for up to a month.
Reheating: Re-crisp in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 5 minutes, then fill as desired.
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