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Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs
CreamRight
These crowd-pleasing pastries feature delicate choux shells filled with airy whipped cream. A nostalgic favorite with a modern twist, they’re perfect for celebrations—or just because.
Home Cook
30+ Mins
Serves 10-12
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Ingredients
1/2 cup
Unsalted butter
1 cup
Water
1/4 tsp
Salt
1 cup
All-purpose flour
4
Large eggs
1 cup
Heavy cream
2 tbsp
Powdered sugar
1 tsp
Vanilla extract
Optional
Powdered sugar or ganache for topping
115 g
Unsalted butter
240 ml
Water
1.5 g
Salt
120 g
All-purpose flour
4
Large eggs
240 ml
Heavy cream
15 g
Powdered sugar
5 ml
Vanilla extract
Optional
Powdered sugar or ganache for topping
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
3
Transfer to a bowl and let cool 5 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
4
Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool completely.
5
Mix cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Pour into your CreamRight dispenser, charge with one Ultra-Purewhip N₂O charger, shake, and chill
6
Slice puffs in half and fill with whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with ganache.
