Creme Puffs / Petits Chaux Recipe

Name: Creme Puffs / Petits Chaux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup butter; 4 eggs; Filling:; vanilla instant pudding; Frosting:; 1 square unsweetened chocolate (1oz.); 1 tsp. butter; 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted; boiling water

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
Filling:
vanilla instant pudding
Frosting:
1 square unsweetened chocolate (1oz.)
1 tsp. butter
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
boiling water

1
In saucepan, heat butter and water to rolling boil, stir in flour vigorously over low heat. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
2
Using ungreased baking sheet, drop by large spoonfuls (10-12 puffs) and bake at 400 for 45-50 minutes. Alternately to make Petits Chaux, drop dough about the size of walnuts (35-40 puffs) and bake 30 minutes.
3
Let puffs cool slowly, away from drafts.
4
Fill with vanilla pudding.
5
To make frosting, melt chocolate and butter together over hot water to avoid burning the chocolate. Add confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Frost puffs.

795

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Creme Puffs / Petits Chaux falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creme Puffs / Petits Chaux

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