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Old Fashioned Cream Puffs

Light pastry shells filled with rich whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Shells
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 4 large eggs
For the Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Chilled for best texture
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

Make the Choux Dough
  1. Prepare two piping bags with different tips and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter and bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in flour until a ball forms.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Pipe 1-2 inch mounds onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes.
  7. Let cool before filling.
Prepare the Filling
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Add sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla, mixing until stiff peaks form.
  3. Refrigerate filling before piping into cooled puffs.

Notes

Serve cream puffs cold or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar for a classic look. Fill no sooner than an hour before serving to keep the shells crisp.