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Homemade Cream Puffs

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Classic cream puffs made with a light choux pastry and filled with vanilla whipped cream — delicate, airy, and irresistibly elegant.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 28 raspberries optional
  • 1 Tbsp powdered sugar to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in flour, cook over medium heat for 1½–2 minutes until smooth ball forms.
  • Cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and thick.
  • Pipe into 1½” rounds on baking sheet.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/homemade-cream-puffs/

Notes

  • Do not open the oven door during baking — this helps the puffs rise properly.
  • You can fill with pastry cream or ice cream for variation.
  • Best served the same day for crisp texture.