French Cream Puffs
Delicate, warm, and buttery cream puffs made with French choux pastry.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 cup butterunsalted
- ●1 cup all-purpose floursifted
- ●1/4 cup grated cheeseoptional
- ●4 large eggs
- ●1 cup heavy creamchilled
- ●2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ●1/4 tsp salt
- ●homemade or store-bought French choux pastry
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and beat in the eggs one at a time.
- 6
Add the grated cheese (if using) and mix until combined.
- 7
Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
- 8
Pipe small balls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Allow the puffs to cool completely before filling with whipped cream.
- 11
To make the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 12
Add the granulated sugar and mix until combined.