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Cream Puffs

Golden cream puff filled with piped whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Light and airy French cream puffs made with crisp choux pastry and filled with rich chantilly cream. A classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 120g (½ cup) unsalted European-style butter (82% fat), in chunks
  • 120g (½ cup) water
  • 120g (½ cup) whole milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 140g (1 cup) bread flour (13% protein)
  • 220g (approx. 4) eggs, room temperature
  • 250g (1 cup) heavy cream (36% fat), cold
  • 125g (½ cup) mascarpone cheese (41% fat), cold
  • 50g (¼ cup) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Sift flour and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, water, milk, salt, and sugar. Heat over medium until it simmers.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once. Mix vigorously with a spatula until dough is smooth.
  4. Return to heat and stir for 3–5 minutes until a film forms on the bottom of the pan.
  5. Transfer dough to a stand mixer and mix on low speed for 1 minute to cool slightly.
  6. Gradually add beaten eggs until the dough is glossy and falls in a “V” shape from the paddle.
  7. Pipe dough onto a lined tray using a 0.5″ French star tip. Chill for 1 hour, then freeze for another hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 392°F (200°C). Place tray in oven and reduce temperature to 338°F (170°C). Bake for 40 minutes without opening the oven.
  9. Cool puffs completely before slicing the tops.
  10. To make chantilly cream, beat cold cream, mascarpone, and powdered sugar for 1 minute. Add vanilla and whip until stiff peaks form.
  11. Pipe cream into each puff and replace the tops. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

  • Use a digital scale for accurate measurements.
  • Do not overmix or overbeat the chantilly cream.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking.
  • Freeze piped dough for best shape and crispiness.
  • Best served fresh after filling to avoid sogginess.

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