Cream puffs might look like a fancy dessert you’d only get at a bakery, but guess what?
They’re actually super easy to make at home!
With just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of love, you can whip up these light, airy pastries filled with creamy goodness.
This easy cream puffs recipe will have everyone thinking you’re a pro baker.
Let’s dive in and make some magic in the kitchen!
INGREDIENTS FOR PUFF:
flour 75g / 2.5 oz / ~⅔ cup
water 130ml / ~½ cup
pinch of salt
butter 50g / 1.8 oz / ~¼ cup
2 eggs
INGREDIENTS FOR CUSTARD CREAM:
2 yolks
milk 200ml / ~¾ cup
sugar 40g / 1.4 oz / ~3 tbsp
flour 20g / 0.7 oz / ~2 tbsp
INGREDIENTS FOR WHIPPED CREAM:
whipped cream 150ml / ~⅔ cup
sugar 15g / 0.5 oz / 1 tbsp
BAKING NOTES:
Crank up the oven to 200°C or 392°F and let it bake for 10 minutes. Then, lower the temp to 180°C or 356°F and bake for another 20 minutes. Finish it off with a final 10 minutes at 160°C or 320°F. Total bake time: 40 minutes of delicious anticipation!
Cake flour is the top choice, but all-purpose flour will do the job too.
