These delicious bite size cream filled delights are great for parties, gatherings, or a night in. Today I will be sharing this easy recipe and different ways to personalize them, so let's get whipping!
Puffs Dough Recipe
The dough is a pate a choux dough, a kind of dough commonly used in cream puffs and eclairs. When made properly it should be hallow in the middle, making it perfect for filling, and will have a flakey and harder shell on the exterior after baking.
Ingredients:
-1 stick of butter (1/2 a cup)
-3/4 cup of water
-pinch of salt
-1 tsp of sugar
-1 cup of flour
- 3 eggs
Directions:
1.Put butter, water and salt in a pot and bring to a simmer.
2.Once brought to a simmer put in a large bowl and let cool for 5 mins.
3.After cool, add eggs one by one and mix thoroughly.
4. Add sugar and flour slowly.
5. Put dough into piping bag and pipe onto a baking sheet or two lined with parchment paper.
6. Place into a 450 degree oven for 10-15 mins. Turn heat down to 350 degrees and bake for another 10 mins or until crust is a nice golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let cool for filling.
Vanilla Cream Recipe
Personally, I love a good vanilla cream filling that mimics the taste of ice cream for my cream puffs, but keep in mind that this recipe can be modified to each person's preference. It is important to be creative and make the filling your own!
Ingredients:
-1 cup heavy whipping cream
-2 Tbs sugar
-1 Tbs vanilla extract
Directions:
1. In an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, add all ingredients.
2. Let whip on high until fluffy and smooth.
3. Place into piping bag and fill into puffs preferred amount.
Now it's time to get really creative with your puffs, whether it is making a rich chocolate dip or a sugar glazed covered in rainbow sprinkles, the possibilities are endless! Get creative, artistic, and most importantly, have fun!
Hope you enjoy these puffs as much as I do, and remember to keep whipping!
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