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Vanilla Custard Cream Puffs
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour and reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each mound for expansion. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool completely.
- Once the cream puffs and custard are cooled, cut the tops off of the cream puffs and fill each with the vanilla custard. Replace the tops and dust with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Cream Puffs, also known as profiteroles, have a rich history dating back to 16th century France. The delicate choux pastry, filled with luscious vanilla custard, has become a beloved dessert worldwide. Renowned French pastry chefs like Marie-Antoine Carême and Auguste Escoffier popularized this delectable treat, and it has since become a staple in patisseries across the globe. Today, the best cream puffs filled with vanilla custard can be found in Parisian bakeries, where skilled artisans meticulously craft each pastry to perfection. The key to a divine cream puff lies in the light, airy choux pastry and the velvety smooth vanilla custard filling. For a twist, some chefs infuse the custard with a hint of bourbon or top the puffs with a dusting of powdered sugar. Whether enjoyed in a quaint Parisian café or homemade in your kitchen, the cream puff filled with vanilla custard is a timeless indulgence that never fails to delight the senses.
60 min
12
180 calories
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