Description
These Italian cream puffs are crisp on the outside, dreamy on the inside, and filled with the smoothest custard ever. They look bakery fancy but feel totally doable at home.
Ingredients
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1 cup water (240 ml)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 g)
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1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
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4 large eggs
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1 pinch salt
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2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
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4 large egg yolks
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1/4 cup cornstarch (30 g)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
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Heat water, butter, and salt in a saucepan until simmering, then stir in flour until a smooth dough forms.
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Cook the dough briefly over medium heat until it pulls away from the pan.
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Mix in eggs one at a time until glossy and thick.
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Pipe dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp.
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Heat milk separately and whisk sugar, yolks, and cornstarch in a bowl.
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Combine milk and egg mixture, cook until thick, then add vanilla and butter.
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Cool custard completely, fill cream puffs, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American