Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs. These delectable treats feature a delicate choux pastry filled with luscious whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
For the filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional topping:
- Powdered sugar or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt, stir until a ball forms. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then beat in eggs.
- Bake the puffs: Drop or pipe mounds onto the baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the puffs: Slice puffs, fill with whipped cream, and top with powdered sugar or chocolate.
Notes
- Ensure puffs are fully cooled before filling.
- Store unfilled shells in an airtight container if making ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
