Cream Puff Pastry
Cream puff pastry, also known as pâte à choux, offers light, airy shells with a crisp exterior and tender interior. Perfect for filled desserts like cream puffs and éclairs, it suits both special occasions and casual treats. Its versatile flavor pairs well with sweet or savory fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine water and butter in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add flour and salt to the butter mixture.
- Stir vigorously until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
- Let cool for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating with a wooden spoon after each addition.
- Spoon dough into mounds on a baking sheet and bake as directed.
- Cut tops off and pull out the soft dough inside.
- Fill with cream filling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
419
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).