Cream puffs, a dessert synonymous with elegance and often found in upscale dining establishments, possess a delightful combination of sweetness and flakiness that can seem intimidating to recreate at home. However, thanks to a straightforward recipe shared by the food blogger In The Kitchen With Matt, crafting homemade cream puffs is not only achievable but promises results that far surpass the quality of any store-bought, frozen alternatives.
This recipe celebrates the classic charm of cream puffs with its crispy pastry shells enveloping a rich, creamy custard filling. Remarkably, the entire process requires nothing more than basic pantry ingredients: butter, salt, flour, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Even more appealing is the lack of necessity for sophisticated kitchen tools; a simple hand mixer will suffice.
Crafting the Perfect Cream Puff
Ingredients:
For the Pastry Dough:
Butter
Salt
Flour
Eggs
For the Custard:
Vanilla
Sugar
Heavy whipping cream
Additional:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
