Italian Cream Puffs with Custard Filling
Delightful Italian cream puffs filled with luscious custard and topped with whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine water and unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt when the mixture boils.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and pipe mounds of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare custard by cooking milk, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract once custard thickens.
- Slice cooled puffs in half and fill with custard.
Notes
These cream puffs can be filled with various flavors and make excellent dessert options for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cream puffs, Italian dessert, custard filling, pastries, baking