Ingredients
- For Choux Pastry:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- For Cream Filling and Garnish:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 28 raspberries (optional)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
- In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in flour all at once.
- Return to medium heat and stir constantly for 1½ to 2 minutes until a thin film forms on the pan and dough forms a smooth ball.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. The dough should be thick and ribbon-like.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2” round tip. Pipe 28 mounds, about 1½” wide and ½” tall, spaced 1” apart. Smooth any peaks with wet fingers.
- Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce temperature to 325°F (163°C) and bake for another 20–22 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- To Make the Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip cream with sugar and vanilla on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag with a large open star tip.
- To Assemble: Option 1: Insert the piping tip into the side of each puff and fill until cream starts to push back. Option 2: Slice puffs in half, pipe cream into the base, add a raspberry if desired, and replace tops.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are room temperature for best dough consistency.
- Do not open oven door early—steam is essential for puffing.
- Cream puffs can be made ahead and filled just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
