These Cream Puffs are the stuff of family legend—crisp, golden shells that shatter at the touch, giving way to clouds of vanilla-scented pastry cream. Made from a simple choux pastry and filled with homemade custard, they’re elegant enough for holidays yet easy enough for Sunday afternoons.
No fancy piping required. Just spoon, bake, and fill. One bite, and you’ll understand why they’ve been “famous” at your table for years.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🥐 Hollow, airy shells with crisp exteriors
🍦 Rich, silky pastry cream made from scratch
⏱️ 30 minutes prep, then bake
💛 One pot + one bowl = manageable mess
💸 Costs under $6—makes 12–14 puffs
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Choux Pastry Shells:
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) water
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter
1 tbsp granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
For the Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière):
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