Description
Golden, airy, and filled with pillowy vanilla whipped cream, Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs are a nostalgic dessert that never goes out of style. These light pastries are perfect for any occasion—from elegant dessert tables to simple family treats. If you’re searching for an easy recipe that brings bakery-quality results, this one’s for you. Ideal for anyone seeking breakfast ideas, food ideas, or an easy recipe that’s both impressive and surprisingly simple.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate ganache
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring butter, water, and salt to a boil.
2. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until dough forms a smooth ball.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5–7 minutes.
4. Transfer dough to a mixing bowl; add eggs one at a time using mixer until glossy and thick.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Pipe 1.5–2 inch mounds using a piping bag. Smooth peaks with a damp finger.
7. Mist oven with water and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
8. Let puffs cool completely on a rack before filling.
9. Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
10. Slice cooled puffs, pipe in cream, top, and dust with powdered sugar or drizzle chocolate.
Notes
Always cool dough before adding eggs to avoid scrambling them.
Pipe consistently sized puffs for even baking.
Only fill just before serving to maintain the perfect crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg