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Cream Puffs Recipe

Cream Puffs Recipe: Light and Luscious

Cream Puffs with light, luscious taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • Optional: Powdered sugar
  • Suggested Pairings: Tea berries

Instructions
 

  • Boil butter, water, and salt; add flour.
  • Cook until ball forms; cool 5 min.
  • Beat in eggs one by one.
  • Pipe 1½-inch mounds.
  • Bake at 400°F 20–25 min.
  • Poke holes; cool.
  • Make pastry cream; chill.
  • Fill puffs with cream.
  • Dust with sugar.
  • Serve on a white ceramic stand.

Notes

  • Don’t open the oven early.
  • Store shells 2 days or freeze 1 month.
  • Try a chocolate or fruit variation.
  • Pair with espresso.