Cream puffs are easy to make, even though they seem difficult and fancy. Fill these with everything from pudding to ice cream.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large saucepan, combine butter and water over high heat and bring to a hard rolling boil. Add flour and salt; reduce heat and cook and stir over medium heat until mixture forms a ball and cleans the sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. One at a time, beat in the eggs, making sure that each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Using an electric mixer will make this process easier, but you can use a wire whisk.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Drop batter by heaping tablespoons, 4" apart, to make 12 puffs. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cream puffs are puffed and golden brown. Pierce a small hole in the side of each with a toothpick; remove from pan and let cool completely.
When cold, cut the tops off and remove any filaments of dough. Fill with ice cream, pudding, or sherbet; replace tops and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 12 cream puffs
