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Pastries · France

French Crème Puff

Light and airy puffs filled with rich custard cream.

45 minutes8 servings
French Crème Puff
Photo: Hopnial Miazmreoa 1018 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.
  3. Add flour and stir until a dough forms.
  4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Pipe the dough into small mounds on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. Pipe custard cream into the puffs before serving.

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