Description
Light and airy cream puffs filled with silky whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low simmer.
- Stir in sifted flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 1-2 minutes.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Slice cream puffs in half, fill with whipped cream, and replace tops. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a shiny finish, glaze the puffs with a beaten egg before baking. Store unfilled puffs at room temperature; filled ones are best eaten the same day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg