Italian Cream Puffs
Italian cream puffs are a delightful dessert that combines light, airy pastry with a rich, velvety cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, these treats will leave your guests craving more. With their stunning appearance and irresistible flavor, they’re a showstopper on any dessert table. Follow this simple recipe to create your own batch of creamy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt until melted. Add flour all at once and stir until dough forms.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until glossy consistency is achieved.
- Pipe dollops of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once puffs are cooled, poke holes in the bottom and fill with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Ensure the batter is smooth before baking for best results. For a twist, try using almond extract instead of vanilla in the filling. Store filled puffs in the fridge for up to two days; refresh in a warm oven before serving.