Ingredients
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 vanilla bean split in half lengthwise (or 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract as an alternative)
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 5 large egg yolks at room temperature
– 3 tablespoons cornstarch
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
– 1 cup water
– ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 4 large eggs at room temperature
– Powdered sugar for dusting (quantity as needed)
Instructions
1- Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the flour quickly until it forms a ball of dough.
2- Transfer the dough to a bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy for that ideal texture.
3- Use a piping bag to shape 1.5-inch rounds on your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each for expansion.
4- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 20 minutes until golden and firm.
5- Let them cool completely before filling with your prepared cream, and feel free to adapt for dietary preferences like vegan options.
Last Step:
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🍳 Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation in choux dough.
⏳ Allow the choux pastry dough to cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
❄️ Chill pastry cream thoroughly before filling to help it set and maintain shape inside puffs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff