Cream Puffs II

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
My Favorite Cream Puffs recipe
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 pint heavy cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
500
Sugar
10g
Fat
35g
Cream puffs are delightful light French pastry puffs, having many recipes and varieties. These delights are ideal for any dessert function, tea parties, and gatherings, possessing the right balance of sweetness and lightness. Cream puffs possess a crisped outer layer and a moist, delicate center when prepared correctly. No wonder they are found on the desserts table of every French bakery.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.In a medium-sized saucepan, heat water and butter until boiling.
3.Add sifted all-purpose flour and salt all at once, and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
4.Remove from heat and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
5.Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
6.Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and golden.
7.Allow to cool completely.
8.Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
9.Cut the tops off of each cream puff and fill with whipped cream.
10.In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips on high for 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted.
11.Drizzle melted chocolate over filled puffs.

PROS

Cream Puffs are light, fluffy, and delicious with whipped cream centers and chocolate drizzles, making them an excellent dessert for people of all ages.

CONS

Cream Puffs are high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Moreover, it may seem tricky to make the dough and cook this dessert.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not especially healthy, but cream puffs can be savored as an occasional treat.
Whipped cream, because it contains sugar, should be used in moderation.
However, the semisweet chocolate chips applied to this dessert have a positive impact on the mood and have antioxidant properties.

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