The recipe of a real Cream Puffs That Actually Turned Out Fluffy!
Tried making cream puffs at home for the first time, and the results were better than expected. The dough, or pâte à choux, is surprisingly simple—just water, butter, flour, and eggs. The trick is to cook the flour in the pot until it forms a ball, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Piping the dough onto the baking sheet was a bit messy, but they puffed up nicely in the oven.
For the filling, I went with a classic vanilla pastry cream. It takes patience to whisk it over low heat until it thickens, but it’s worth it. Letting the puffs cool completely before filling is key; otherwise, the cream melts and things get soggy fast. Next time, I might try a chocolate version or even a savory filling.
One tip: Don’t open the oven door while they’re baking, or they’ll collapse. Also, a dusting of powdered sugar on top makes them look bakery-level, even if they’re a little lopsided.
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