Cream puffs, with their light, airy pastry and rich cream filling, are a delightful treat that can add a touch of elegance to any occasion. These delicate pastries are made using a dough called choux pastry, which puffs up in the oven, leaving a hollow center that can be filled with sweetened whipped cream or pastry cream. Here’s a recipe to guide you through making your own cream puffs from scratch.
Ingredients:
For the Choux Pastry:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dusting:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting