Ingredients
– For the Pâte à Choux (Pastry Dough):
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 4 large eggs
– For the Vanilla Cream Filling:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– For Garnish:
– Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Creating Vanilla Cream Puffs Sweet is a straightforward process if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
2. Prepare the Pâte à Choux: In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
3. Mix in Flour: Add flour and salt, stirring vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Incorporate Eggs: Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
5. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag. Pipe small mounds (about 1 inch) onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each dollop.
6. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffs are golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
8. Prepare the Vanilla Cream: In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
9. Fill the Puffs: Once cooled, use a small knife or pastry tip to make a hole in the bottom of each puff. Fill with vanilla cream using a piping bag.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: For a finishing touch, lightly dust the cream puffs with powdered sugar before serving.
This simple guide will help you successfully create these sweet delights at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cream puffs
- Calories: 200 kcal per cream puff
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 2g