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Mom’s cream puff recipe holds a special place in my heart. Each bite takes me back to my childhood. I remember the joy of watching her bake. The smell of warm pastries filled our home, making it feel cozy and inviting.

Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Discover the joy of baking Mom's Famous Cream Puffs, a delightful family dessert that brings back cherished memories. This easy recipe guides you through creating light, airy cream puffs filled with delicious whipped cream. Learn essential tips for perfecting the dough, explore creative filling ideas, and impress guests with charming decorations. Click through to uncover the full recipe and start making sweet memories in your kitchen today!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate or caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Prepare Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.

      Incorporate Eggs: Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.

        Pipe the Pastry: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small circles (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each puff.

          Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Do not open the oven door during baking. The cream puffs should be firm to the touch.

            Cool Completely: Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut a small slit in the side of each puff to allow steam to escape.

              Prepare the Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

                Fill the Cream Puffs: Use a piping bag fitted with a small round tip to fill each cooled puff with whipped cream.

                  Drizzle (Optional): For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel sauce over the filled cream puffs before serving.

                    Prep Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12 cream puffs

                      - Presentation Tips: Serve the cream puffs on a decorative platter, dusted with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness, and accompanied by extra sauce for dipping!