Easy Cream Puffs Best Recipe!

Indulge in these delightful cream puffs with a crispy choux exterior and a luscious creamy filling. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through making the perfect cream puffs that are sure to impress.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 1/3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 1/4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup plain flour

For the Cooked Dough:

  • 4 1/4 tablespoons unsalted softened butter (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)

For the Cream:

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 3/4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons sugar

How to Proceed

Step 1: Prepare the Plastic Bag

  • Prepare a medium-sized plastic bag and cut off the sides.

Step 2: Make the Dough

  1. Mix Dough Ingredients: Put softened butter in a bowl, add sugar, and mix. Then add plain flour and mix well to form a dough.
  2. Roll Out Dough: Place the dough on one half of the plastic bag, cover with the other half, and roll out to a thickness of 2-3 mm. Store in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  3. Cut Dough Circles: After 15 minutes, take the dough out of the freezer. Use a cookie cutter or the bottom of a glass to form 5 cm diameter circles. Place them on a sheet lined with foil and store in the freezer. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 3: Make the Cooked Dough

  1. Melt Butter: Put softened butter in a saucepan, add milk, water, and salt. Cook over low heat until the butter melts. Continue cooking for another 10 seconds, then add plain flour. Stir quickly and return to the stove, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  2. Cool and Mix: Transfer the cooked dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 1 minute. Gradually add the beaten eggs at room temperature, mixing well.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

  1. Pipe the Dough: Put the resulting dough in a decorating bag. Sprinkle the bottom of a glass on the baking sheet with flour to mark where the puffs will go. Place the frozen rounds of dough on the marked spots.
  2. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 340°F (170°C) and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy. Open the oven door slightly and let them cool for 10 minutes before removing and cutting them in half.

Step 5: Make the Cream

  1. Prepare Custard: In a bowl, mix egg yolks with sugar, then add cornstarch, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well and cook over low heat until thickened.
  2. Cool Custard: Pour the custard onto a tray, cover with foil, and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  3. Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip the whipping cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the chilled custard cream while whipping until fluffy.

Step 6: Fill and Chill

  1. Fill Puffs: Put the cream into a decorating bag and fill the puffs through a small hole at the bottom.
  2. Chill: Place the filled puffs in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):

  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
    • Fiber: 0.5g
    • Sugar: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Calcium: 30mg
  • Iron: 0.5mg

Conclusion

Enjoy these delicious Easy Cream Puffs with a crispy exterior and a creamy, rich filling. Perfect for any occasion, these cream puffs will delight your family and friends. Bon appétit!

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