Homemade Cream Puffs are a classic, elegant dessert made from light, airy pastry filled with rich vanilla cream
Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something truly special.
Ingredients:
For the choux pastry:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
For the filling:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Make the choux pastry:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, melt butter in water over medium heat.
Once it starts boiling, add flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Shape and bake:
Spoon or pipe the dough onto the baking sheet into small mounds (about 1.5 inches wide).
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Let cool completely.
Make the filling:
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the cream puffs:
Cut the cooled puffs in half and fill with whipped cream. You can also pipe the filling into the center.
Serve and enjoy your Homemade Cream Puffs! They’re light, airy, and perfect for any occasion!
