🍞 Welcome to lovewithrecipes.com, where we’re about to embark on a delightful journey crafting the easiest cream puffs you’ve ever tasted! These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy Canadian get-together, a bustling potluck, a festive Christmas celebration, or simply a quick and delicious weeknight dessert. And guess what? They’re ready in under 4 hours, making them an ideal option for those craving something scrumptious without spending all day in the kitchen! 🎉
Easiest Cream Puffs Recipe
🕒 Time Breakdown
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 40 minutes | 40 minutes | 1 hour 20 minutes |
📝 Description
Prepare to impress with these Easiest Cream Puffs that are not only incredibly simple to make but also irresistibly delicious. With a light and airy texture, these cream puffs are the perfect vessel for your favorite fillings, whether it’s velvety whipped cream or decadent vanilla pudding.
🥖 Recipe Category
Breads
🔍 Keywords
Canadian, Potluck, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
🥣 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat margarine
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup bottled water
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 62.4
- Fat: 1.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 70.5mg
- Sodium: 120.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 3.2g
🥧 Yield
Makes 24-30 cream puffs
📜 Instructions
- If the butter is not at room temperature, chop it up into smaller pieces for quicker melting.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the chopped butter.
- Once the butter has melted completely, remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in the flour and salt until the mixture resembles putty, which should take about 15 minutes of vigorous stirring.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until creamy.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a cookie sheet.
- Drop ¾ to 1 tablespoon of the cream puff mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving enough space between each puff for them to expand.
- Bake the cream puffs in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
- Once baked, remove the cream puffs from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To serve, slice off the top of each cream puff and fill them with your desired filling, such as whipped cream or vanilla pudding.
- Replace the tops of the cream puffs and dust each one with a sifted small amount of powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
These Easiest Cream Puffs are best served fresh, allowing you to enjoy the delightful contrast between the crispy exterior and the soft, pillowy interior. Pair them with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon treat, or present them as a stunning dessert at your next gathering.
With their simplicity and versatility, these cream puffs are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a bite of pastry perfection! Enjoy! 🌟
