Cream Puffs, Choux Pastries, Balls or Ring Variety

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Delicious Cream Puffs recipe for your dessert table
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g butter
150 ml water
65 g plain flour ( sifted )
2 eggs ( beaten )
100 g chocolate ( melted ) ( optional )
baking paper to line baking sheet ( cookie sheet )
lemon juice ( optional )
custard ( optional )
strawberry ( optional )
1 can of sliced peaches ( juice drained off , optional , optional ) ( optional ) or ( 125 g ) can apricots ( juice drained off ) ( optional )
icing sugar ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
205
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
Cream Puffs, also known as Choux Pastry, Balls or Ring Variety, are a classic French pastry that is typically filled with whipped cream or custard. These light and airy pastries are made from a simple dough that puffs up when baked in the oven. Their neutral flavor makes them versatile and perfect for a wide variety of fillings and toppings.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200 C.
2.In a saucepan, heat the water and butter until the butter has melted.
3.Add the sifted flour to the saucepan and stir until a smooth ball of dough forms.
4.Remove the saucepan from the heat and beat in the eggs, one at a time.
5.Use a piping bag to pipe the dough onto a lined baking sheet in balls or ring shapes.
6.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
7.Once the cream puffs are cool, fill them with custard or whipped cream and top with melted chocolate.
8.Serve with sliced strawberries or canned peaches on top if desired.

PROS

Cream Puffs are an elegant and impressive dessert that are sure to impress your guests.

They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of fillings to suit your taste preferences.

CONS

Cream Puffs are a high-calorie dessert and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They can be difficult to get right, the dough may not rise or collapse when baking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Cream Puffs are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The eggs used in the recipe provide a good source of protein and the strawberries or canned peaches provide a source of vitamin C.

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