Famous Cream Puffs
Famous cream puffs are light, airy pastries filled with whipped cream, perfect for any gathering. Easy to make and delightful to eat!
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
For the Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- Chocolate ganache or melted chocolate for drizzling Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the water and butter. Heat it over medium until boiling.
- Remove from heat, and quickly stir in the flour and salt. Return the saucepan to low heat, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture comes together.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a piping bag, pipe out approximately 1.5-inch rounds onto the sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. DO NOT open the oven door during baking.
Filling
- While your puffs are baking, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the puffs are golden and cool, cut them in half. Fill them with the whipped cream using your piping bag or a spoon.
- Drizzle with chocolate if desired.
Notes
Don’t worry if some puffs look lopsided; that's part of their charm! You can use store-bought whipped cream as a shortcut.