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Most Incredible Cream Puffs

These light and airy cream puffs filled with silky pastry cream and whipped cream are a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pastry cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until melted.
  3. Stir in flour and salt, cooking until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffs are golden.
  2. Let cool completely.
Filling
  1. In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Cut cooled cream puffs in half and fill with pastry cream and whipped cream.
  3. Replace the tops and serve.

Notes

Serve these cream puffs the same day they’re filled for the best texture. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate ganache. Store unfilled shells at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.