Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of homemade cream puffs with our Indulgent Cream Puff Recipe featuring a luscious vanilla filling. These airy, golden pastries are filled with a rich, creamy vanilla custard that melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these cream puffs are sure to impress. With their elegant presentation and customizable flavors, they are perfect for entertaining or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or almond)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Puff Shells: In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time; mix until fully combined.
- Bake the Shells: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe mounds of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the Vanilla Filling: Heat milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch and agar-agar powder; whisk into the heated mixture until thickened. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble: Once shells are cool, fill each with chilled vanilla filling using a piping bag.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (40g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg