Golden Cream Puff Delight

Cream Puff Paste Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Prep Time: 3 hours and 55 minutes

Total Time: 5 hours and 45 minutes

Description: Indulge in the heavenly delight of homemade Cream Puff Paste with this delightful recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These light and airy pastries, whether in the form of cream puffs, eclairs, or a stunning cream puff ring, are sure to elevate your baking skills and impress your guests.

Recipe Category: Weeknight

Keywords: Oven

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 1626.3
• Fat Content: 117.1g
• Saturated Fat Content: 66.3g
• Cholesterol Content: 1174mg
• Sodium Content: 958.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 97.3g
• Fiber Content: 3.4g
• Sugar Content: 1.3g
• Protein Content: 45.3g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sweet unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 egg (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Begin by putting water, butter, and salt in a large heavy saucepan, bringing it to a boil.

2. Remove the saucepan from heat, ensuring the butter is completely melted, and add the flour all at once. Quickly mix with a sturdy wooden spoon to form a “panade.”

3. Return the saucepan to the stove over low heat, stirring continuously until a thin crust forms at the bottom of the pan, approximately 5 minutes.

4. Allow the panade to cool for at least 5 minutes before adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.

5. Butter and flour a cookie sheet. If making cream puffs or eclairs, use a pastry bag to squeeze out balls or oblongs. For a cream puff ring, create concentric rings on the sheet.

6. Brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg, using a fork to create decorative patterns.

7. Let the pastries sit and “dry” for 15 to 25 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 375°F for cream puffs and eclairs, and 400°F for a cream puff ring.

8. Bake cream puffs and eclairs for about 30 minutes at 375°F and the cream puff ring for approximately 45 minutes at 400°F, or until golden brown.

9. Turn off the oven, open the door halfway, and leave it ajar for an hour to allow steam to escape and pastries to cool slowly.

10. After cooling, the pastries are ready to be filled. Cut cream puffs and eclairs, fill with desired filling, glaze, and serve promptly.

11. For the cream puff ring, cut the top, fill with praline cream, add whipped cream puff-balls, replace the lid, and dust with 10X powdered confectioners’ sugar.

12. Enjoy your homemade Cream Puff Paste creations!

Praline Filling Recipe:

1. Make the vanilla custard cream.

2. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar and nuts constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and turns into caramel.

3. Pour the caramel onto an oiled surface to cool, then grind it into powder.

4. Fold the praline powder into the vanilla custard cream.

Chocolate Icing Recipe:

1. Melt bitter and semi-sweet chocolate in cream over low heat, stirring constantly.

2. Bring to a boil, cool to lukewarm, and add water as desired.

3. Spoon over eclairs or cream puffs for a delightful glaze.

Now, savor the fruits of your labor as you relish these delectable Cream Puff Paste treats that seamlessly blend crispiness, sweetness, and creamy goodness!