Description

These Golden Cream Puffs are the perfect balance of light, crispy choux pastry and rich, velvety vanilla pastry cream. A classic dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make, these delicate pastries are perfect for any occasion—whether as an elegant party treat or a sweet indulgence for yourself. Once you try them, you’ll want to bake them again and again!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Choux Pastry:

100 grams water
100 grams milk
A pinch of salt
A pinch of sugar
80 grams butter
130 grams flour
3 eggs

For the Vanilla Pastry Cream:

150 grams sugar
30 grams cornstarch
400 grams milk
Vanilla extract (to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare the Choux Pastry: In a saucepan, bring water, milk, salt, sugar, and butter to a boil. Stir in the flour all at once and cook until the dough pulls away from the sides. Let cool slightly.
Incorporate the Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Bake the Pastry Shells: Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Pipe or spoon the dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Pastry Cream: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool.
Fill the Cream Puffs: Slice the pastry shells open and fill them with the cooled pastry cream.
Serve & Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

For extra crispiness, poke a small hole in each puff after baking to release steam.
Customize the filling by adding cocoa powder for a chocolate variation.
Store unfilled pastry shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerate filled cream puffs and enjoy within 24 hours for the best texture.
Freeze unfilled choux pastry shells for up to 1 month and reheat in the oven before using.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French-Inspired