Basic Cream Puffs – a delicious recipe with water, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously over medium heat until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball. Remove mixture from heat, and cool slightly.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat until batter is smooth. Spoon batter into a pastry bag.
3
Line a baking sheet with unglazed brown paper. (Do not use recycled paper.) Pipe prepared batter into 3 - inch mounds, 3 inches apart; lightly brush each puff with egg white. Bake at 425u00b0 for 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove to wire racks, and cool away from drafts.
4
Cut tops off cream puffs; remove and discard soft dough in - side. Fill cream puffs with sweetened whipped cream, using a pastry bag, if desired. Replace tops of cream puffs, and serve immediately.
522
kcal
Calories
36
g
Fat
32
g
Carbs
20
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.
Yes, Basic Cream Puffs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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