Being pregnant means I’m constantly craving something. The past few days it’s been cream puffs. So I asked hubby to pick some up from our grocery store bakery only to find out they’re on sale this week and keep selling out. So last night I searched for a recipe and found that they’re really easy to make.
I used this recipe from JoyofBaking.com
Ingredients:
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c unsalted butter
1/2 c. water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a bowl sift together flour, sugar, and salt.
Bring water and butter to a boil. Remove from heat and quickly mix in flour mixture. Return to heat for a minute or two, until the dough forms a ball.
Then use a mixer to cool the dough down, once it’s cooled mix in slightly beaten eggs. The second picture shows what mine looked like after the eggs were incorporated.
Using a pastry bag I piped them onto a greased foil lined pan (parchment paper would also work). Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to 350 degree and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Once they’re golden brown, turn off the oven and slightly open the door and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Once cooled cut them in half and pipe whipped cream and sprinkle with powered sugar.
For the whipped cream:
Mix 1 cup of heavy cream, 1tbsp of sugar, and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract.
Place in refrigerator for 30 mins. Using a hand mixer I mixed it until the cream thickened up.
I used a Wilton 2d tip to pipe my cream, but you could also scoop the cream inside.
They didn’t get very puffy, but they were still delicious! So technically I can’t call this a recipe fail if it was good right??
We had strawberries with it (I had forgotten the powdered sugar at this point, but added it later).
If anyone has any tips on how to make the pastry to puff up some more I’d love to hear them!
On another note, I’ve come up with our summer to do list and created week themes to keep the kids busy. So far we have projects lined up for
Beach Week
Safari Week
Nature Week
Fairies and Dragons Week
Story Book Week
I’ll be sharing all of our projects and trips as we go along. Thanks for stopping by and check back soon for updates on our theme this week.
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YUM!! These look delicious – I love cream puffs too!!!
That looks so yummy
Oh, those looks amazing!!! Come on over this week and link to my Tasty Tuesday party! https://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/
Oh wow – those look to die for!!!
And they're making me crave sweets!
~Jessa
http://www.jessajill.blogspot.com
This looks like a delicious Summer Recipe! We are hosting "FUN SUMMER RECIPES" at our Linky Party THIS WEEKS CRAVINGS! We'd love for you to come by and link up! (Thanks a million) :-)
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too good! I haven't made them in ages.
Mmmmm! I'm hoping I can talk my husband into making these tonight for dessert. Mmmmm!
Kristen
Turning a House into a Home
These look great!! Thank you for sharing! :)
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Blessings,
Heather
Yes….I also love cream puffs! See my link here, where I show some I made using white choclate pudding for the filling:
https://everyday-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/05/white-chocolate-weddings-oh-sweet-love.html
I've made these many times, but don't have a trick for you…maybe just whip in the eggs a little long??? Your's do LOOK GREAT!!!
Heidi
Well they look beautiful even if they didn't get very puffy. I should post my recipe from cream puffs at my blog soon. The recipe I use for the shells is great.
I think I did more of a pastry cream filling, rather than a whipped cream one. They both are very good. I think I might prefer your idea of using the lighter filling. :)
I have been thinking about making these too lately! Think I might just do them too!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Wow! I have to make these. yum! Thank you so much for sharing I pinned them too so hopefully others will find this. I found you through a linky party! Come and say hi, enter my giveaway and vote for my picture. Thank you.
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Homemade is better. Pregnancy cravings are the best. I had boys, so mine were more in the savory/spicy category…
Thanks for stopping by and sharing this at Creative Juice.
I can't believe those are homemade! Those look SO GOOD! I can't wait to try them! We found your blog through a link party. We are your newest followers and would love for you to follow us back!
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They look yummy!Thanks for sharing
Would love to see you link up at my new party that will run through Sunday!
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those look so delicious!! i want some!!
Looks sooo yummy!!! I am hungry!!!
I'll have you know this vision is ingrained in my brain and won't leave! Truly these look fabulous and they sound easy enough too!
Had to share this on FJI Facebook for SNS 85. :)
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Donna
I am a sucker for sweets, especially when cream and strawberries are involved. Will have to make … and soon!