Here’s a recipe for Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs, a delightful and classic dessert:
Ingredients:
For the Cream Puffs:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
For the Cream Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Choux Pastry:
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat.
3. Add Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture should be smooth and glossy.
4. Pipe onto Baking Sheets:
- Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each puff. You can use a piping bag or two spoons.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp.
6. Cool:
- Remove the cream puffs from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
7. Prepare the Cream Filling:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
8. Fill the Cream Puffs:
- Once the cream puffs are completely cooled, cut the tops off and fill the bottoms with the whipped cream. Replace the tops.
9. Optional: Dust with Powdered Sugar:
- Dust the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
10. Serve:
- Serve and enjoy these delicious cream puffs! They are best enjoyed fresh.
This recipe yields light and airy cream puffs filled with a luscious whipped cream. Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs are a delightful treat for any occasion.