cream puffs (choux pastry) filled with whipped cream π
Hereβs the full homemade recipe from scratch:
π₯ Cream Puffs (Choux Pastry with Whipped Cream)
π Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
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1 cup (240 ml) water
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Β½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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ΒΌ tsp salt
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4 large eggs
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
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1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream (cold)
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2β3 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping:
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
π©βπ³ Instructions
Step 1: Make the Choux Pastry
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Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil until butter melts completely.
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Add flour and salt all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon.
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Cook while stirring until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides (about 1β2 minutes).
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Remove from heat. Let cool for 5 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Dough should become smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Pipe & Bake
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Spoon dough into a piping bag (or use a spoon).
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Pipe small rounds (about 2 inches wide) onto baking sheet.
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Bake for 20β25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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DO NOT open the oven early.
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Once baked, poke a small hole in each to release steam.
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Let cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Whipped Cream
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Beat cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
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Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Step 4: Fill the Cream Puffs
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Slice each puff in half.
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Pipe or spoon whipped cream inside.
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Replace tops.
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Dust with powdered sugar.
β Storage
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Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
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Best eaten fresh (same day for crispiness).
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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Chocolate cream filling π«
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Custard (pastry cream) version
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Air fryer method
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Make-ahead tips
Just tell me! π