30-Minute Cream Puffs

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 F

2. 2

   Line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to low boil over medium high heat.

4. 4

   Literally dump flour and salt in all at once.

5. 5

   Stir with wooden spoon until it comes together in a ball.

6. 6

   Remove from pan to a mixer or food processor. Let cool for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Pulse/mix each egg until combined.

8. 8

   Pulse/mix until thick paste/batter.

9. 9

   Pipe the pastry dough onto mat/paper. Tap down the tip if you want a smooth ball for a puff.

10. 10

    Bake until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

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    Let cool completely.

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    Place cold cream in mixer. Beat until soft peaks form.

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    Slowly add confectioner's sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.

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    Mix in mascarpone cheese and vanilla until well-combined.

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    Top with drizzled chocolate and/or desired toppings. Pistachios work very well!

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    Enjoy! Visit SouthernFATTY.com for more images/recipes.

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