Description
Delightful French cream puffs whisper elegance with their golden, crisp shells and silky smooth pastry cream. Light as air and rich with classic Parisian charm, these pastries invite sweet indulgence that will transport you to a charming French patisserie.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Filling:
- Pastry cream
Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper at 425°F oven temperature.
- Combine water and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Swiftly incorporate flour into the boiling liquid, stirring vigorously until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, smooth dough that pulls away from the pan’s sides.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the dough cool slightly for 2-3 minutes to prevent scrambling eggs.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough becomes glossy and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag or use a spoon to create uniform mounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove puffs from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Carefully slice puffs horizontally and fill with rich pastry cream using a piping bag.
- Dust the filled cream puffs with a delicate layer of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Check water and butter mixture carefully to prevent burning or uneven heating.
- Ensure eggs are room temperature for smoother dough consistency and better rising.
- Use a piping bag for uniform cream puff shapes and professional-looking results.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s performance and desired golden-brown color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg