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Cream Puffs Recipe

Delicious and light cream puffs perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Choux Pastry

  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 Eggs large

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.
  3. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. For the cream filling, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  10. Cut the tops off the puffs and fill with the whipped cream.
  11. Replace tops and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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