CREAM PUFFS
These classic cream puffs are a delightful treat, featuring a light and airy pastry shell filled with a creamy, sweet custard. The recipe combines simple ingredients like water, butter, and flour to create the perfect puff. The combination of the crispy shell and the rich, vanilla-infused cream makes these cream puffs an elegant and satisfying dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 count Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 count Eggs
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a saucepan, combine the water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and immediately stir in the flour until a thick paste forms. Return to low heat and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2Add the eggs, one at a time, to the cooled flour mixture, stirring vigorously after each addition until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy. Continue stirring for 5 minutes.
- 3Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each puff. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up, without opening the oven door during baking. Let cool completely.
- 4In a small saucepan, whisk together a little milk and flour. Bring the remaining milk and sugar to a boil. Pour the hot milk mixture into the flour mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Let cool completely.
- 5Once both the puffs and the cream are cool, use a sharp knife to make a small slit in the side of each puff. Fill each puff with the cream filling.