Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour until a dough forms; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- While baking, whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once puffs are cooled, fill them with the cream cheese mixture.
Notes
- Ensure that the puffs are completely cooled before filling to avoid a soggy texture.
- Experiment with different fillings like chocolate or fruit for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg