Description
Golden Vanilla Cream Puffs are light, airy pastries filled with a rich and creamy vanilla custard, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before filling.
- In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill the cooled puffs with the whipped cream mixture.
Notes
- Ensure the puffs are completely cool before filling to prevent the cream from melting.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract to the cream filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Golden Vanilla Cream Puffs, Cream Puffs, Vanilla Dessert, French Pastry