Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Add flour and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before filling with cream.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fill cooled pastry shells with cream and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider infusing the cream with lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Special Italian Cream Puffs