Harvest Cream Puffs ๐พ๐ง
Description: Light, airy, and cheesy little appetizers that won’t fill anyone up. That’s good because you can’t eat just one. Perfect for winter gatherings, savory brunches, or weeknight treats.
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Winter, Savory, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Servings: Yield 30 cheese puffs
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/8 tsp | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1 3/4 cups | Parmesan cheese |
| Romano cheese |
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 51.9
- Fat Content: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 32.9mg
- Sodium Content: 36.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC) and lightly grease two baking sheets to prepare them for the cream puffs.
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Prepare the dough: In a 2-3 quart saucepan over high heat, bring the water, butter, and fresh ground black pepper to a boil. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to low.
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Add flour: Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of the pan.
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Incorporate eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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Add cheese: Stir in 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese and blend well into the mixture.
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Shape the puffs: Drop the dough by scant measuring tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each mound as they will double in size during baking.
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Top with cheese: Lightly press a bit of the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese onto the top of each dough mound for extra flavor.
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Bake: Bake the cream puffs in the preheated oven until evenly browned, which typically takes about 25-30 minutes.
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Release steam: Once baked, remove the cream puffs from the oven and reduce the heat to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC). Prick each puff twice with a toothpick to allow the release of steam and help the inside dry out.
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Return to oven: Return the cream puffs to the oven for an additional 5 minutes at the reduced temperature.
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Cool and serve: Allow the cream puffs to cool on a wire rack. Serve them at room temperature or reheat and recrisp in a 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) oven for 5 minutes before serving.
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Storage: Store any leftovers in a tightly covered container at room temperature for 1-2 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the cream puffs for up to 1 month. Thaw them several hours in the refrigerator and refresh in a 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) oven for 5 minutes before serving.
These Harvest Cream Puffs are not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious. With their cheesy goodness and airy texture, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a delightful snack for any occasion!
