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moms famous cream puffs

Moms Famous Cream Puffs: 7 Reasons You’ll Adore Them


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cream puffs 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert featuring a light and airy pastry filled with creamy filling.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
  3. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Spoon dough onto baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool completely before filling.
  9. In a bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  10. Fill each puff with whipped cream.

Notes

  • Ensure puffs are completely cool before filling.
  • Store filled puffs in the refrigerator.
  • For a chocolate variation, drizzle melted chocolate on top.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cream puff
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cream puffs, dessert, pastry, whipped cream