These Homemade Cream Puffs are wonderfully light, golden, and crispy on the outside, with a soft, airy center filled with delicious vanilla whipped cream. Made with simple ingredients, these classic French-inspired pastries are perfect for holidays, family gatherings, afternoon coffee, or any special occasion.
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 30–35 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12–15 cream puffs
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
For the Vanilla Whipped Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Decoration
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Melted chocolate or chocolate sauce
Instructions
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