Here’s a classic set of ingredients for Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs—perfect for that light, airy pastry filled with creamy goodness:
Ingredients for the Puffs (Choux Pastry)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Ingredients for the Cream Filling (Pastry Cream or Whipped Cream)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for a smoother texture)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tablespoons butter for extra richness
- Or, for a simpler version: 1–2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped with a little sugar and vanilla
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate glaze or melted chocolate drizzle
If you want, I can also give a step-by-step method that ensures your cream puffs come out perfectly golden, hollow, and easy to fill—it’s the secret Mom probably swore by.
Do you want me to provide that method?
