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Vanilla Custard Cream Puffs

Vanilla Custard Cream Puffs

120kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total 1 hour 10 minutes
Vanilla Custard Cream Puffs are delightful, airy treats filled with rich vanilla custard, perfect for impressing guests.
Servings 12 puffs
Course Dessert
Cuisine French

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water necessary for hydrating the flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter adds richness and flavor
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour ensure it's measured correctly
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances the flavor
  • 4 large eggs crucial for the choux pastry to rise
For the Vanilla Custard
  • 2 cups whole milk creates a rich, creamy custard
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar sweetens the custard
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch thickens the custard
  • 4 large egg yolks enriches the custard
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract impacts delicious vanilla flavor
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ensures a smooth finish
For the Finishing Touches
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • chocolate or caramel sauce optional, for drizzling

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bag
  • Wire rack

Method

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Boil the water and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Combine the flour and salt into the boiling mixture until it forms a ball.
  4. Mix the dough in a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes before adding eggs.
  5. Pipe small mounds of choux pastry onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Cool the puffs on a wire rack after removing from the oven.
Making the Vanilla Custard
  1. Heat the milk over medium heat until it simmers.
  2. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks together until smooth.
  3. Pour simmering milk slowly into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir until thickened.
  5. Add vanilla extract and butter off the heat, stirring until smooth.
  6. Let custard cool completely before filling cream puffs.
Assembling the Cream Puffs
  1. Slit the side of each puff gently with a knife.
  2. Fill a piping bag with the cooled vanilla custard and pipe into each puff.
  3. Dust filled cream puffs with powdered sugar just before serving.
  4. Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving1puffCalories120kcalCarbohydrates15gProtein3gFat6gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol80mgSodium100mgPotassium100mgSugar4gVitamin A400IUCalcium50mgIron0.5mg

Notes

Serve with fresh berries for added color and flavor.

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