Delicious Cream Puff Recipe
What is a Cream Puff?
A cream puff is a classic French pastry made with choux pastry dough and filled with cream. It's light, airy and delicious. The dough is made with butter, eggs and flour and is baked until golden brown and crisp. The filling is usually a sweet cream, custard or cream cheese. Cream puffs are usually served as dessert but can also be used for other types of dishes.
Why You Should Make Cream Puffs
Making cream puffs is a great way to show off your baking skills. It's a relatively easy recipe and always looks impressive. Plus, they taste delicious! You can make them in a variety of sizes and can fill them with whatever you want. Cream puffs make a great dessert for parties or even just a special treat.
Ingredients
For the cream puffs, you will need:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling, you will need:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the cream puffs, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the water, then bring the mixture to a boil. Add the flour and salt, then stir until the mixture comes together and forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs to the cooled dough and beat until the mixture is smooth and glossy. With a spoon, drop the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, make the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Once the cream puffs are cooled, cut each one in half and fill with the cream. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
