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Easy Homemade Cream Puffs

Easy Home Cooking
These light and airy cream puffs are made with classic choux pastry, filled with sweet vanilla whipped cream, and dusted with powdered sugar. A simple yet elegant dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 15 cream puffs
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Choux Pastry:

  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs

For Whipped Cream Filling:

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Boil butter, water, and salt. Add flour, stir until dough forms.
  • Cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
  • Pipe onto baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 25–30 mins.
  • Cool completely. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla.
  • Fill puffs, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/easy-homemade-cream-puffs/

Notes

  • For crisp shells, avoid opening the oven door during baking.
  • You can make the shells ahead and fill just before serving.
  • Try adding chocolate glaze or fruit preserves for variation.