Description
Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs are a delightful dessert featuring a light, airy choux pastry filled with a rich and creamy filling. These homemade puffs are perfect for any occasion and will impress your family and friends with their bakery-quality taste.
Ingredients
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For the Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the choux pastry: In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball.
- Cool the dough slightly, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon dough onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Cool completely.
- Prepare the filling: Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the puffs: Slice the cooled puffs in half and fill them with the whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not open the oven while baking to prevent deflating.
- For extra flavor, try adding a chocolate drizzle or custard filling.
