MOM’S FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS

Sure, here’s a classic recipe for cream puffs that you can try out:

Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Cream Filling:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp light corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pastry:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
6. Using a spoon or piping bag, drop or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming 12 small mounds.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

2. Prepare the Cream Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
2. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

3. Assemble the Cream Puffs:

1. Once the pastry puffs are completely cool, cut them in half horizontally.
2. Pipe the whipped cream filling into the bottom halves of the puffs.
3. Place the top halves back on.

4. Prepare the Chocolate Glaze (optional):

1. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly.
2. Once melted and smooth, remove from heat and stir in the corn syrup and vanilla extract.
3. Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the assembled cream puffs.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cream puffs!