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Cream Puffs Puffed Shell Of Choux Pastry Recipe

Indulge in the airy lightness of these cardamom-spiced cream puffs! Our choux pastry recipe, also known as pâte à choux, creates incredibly tender, puffy shells with a delightfully hollow center. This classic technique involves boiling butter and water, then adding flour to create a smooth dough. After cooling, eggs are gently incorporated to create a light and airy batter. Baked at high then lower temperatures, these puffs achieve their signature rise. A touch of bakers' ammonia (hartshorn), a traditional leavening agent, ensures a subtle sweetness without any off-flavors. Perfect for elegant desserts or a delightful afternoon treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 98.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cream Puffs Puffed Shell Of Choux Pastry

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How to Make Cream Puffs Puffed Shell Of Choux Pastry

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until a smooth ball of dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This is crucial for the texture.
  4. Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. Stir in the cardamom and bakers' ammonia.
  6. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip or use two spoons to drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes at 450°F (232°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (191°C) and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  8. Let the cream puffs cool completely on a wire rack before filling (if desired) with your favorite cream filling (e.g., pastry cream, whipped cream, etc.).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

17g

Carbs

2g

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