Best 3 Melt In Your Mouth Cream Puffs Recipes

Indulge in the irresistible charm of melt-in-your-mouth cream puffs, a classic French pastry that combines delicate choux pastry with a luscious creamy filling, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will delight your senses. These ethereal pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether it's an elegant brunch, a special dessert, or a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. With our collection of cream puff recipes, you'll discover a range of fillings and techniques to create these delectable masterpieces in your own kitchen. From the classic vanilla custard filling to variations like chocolate ganache, pastry cream, and fruit-flavored fillings, each bite promises a burst of creamy goodness encased in a light and airy pastry shell. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible cream puffs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOLIDAY APPETIZER PUFFS

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Good things come in little packages with these melt-in-your-mouth holiday appetizers. Besides crabmeat, I've used whipped cream or pudding as the filling to create bite-sized desserts. They're perfect Christmas finger foods!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in puffs to allow steam to escape. When cool, split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients. Just before serving, spoon filling into puffs; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MELT -IN- YOUR- MOUTH CREAM PUFFS

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These elegant morsels are best eaten soon after filling or you can put them in the freezer and have them as a frozen treat.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 cream puffs

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons real vanilla
1/2 tablespoon butter, melted
chocolate syrup (I use Hersey's)

Steps:

Popovers: Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
Half fill greased muffin tins w/ mixture.
Put in cold oven and set temp to 450 degrees F.
Bake 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
Bake for another 15-20 minutes.
Test one: make sure it is crispy outside and moist inside.
Filling: Combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and egg yolks in a bowl.
Add warm milk slowly to sugar mixture.
Pour back into a sauce pan and cook over med.
heat stirring constantly until thickened.
Add vanilla/melted butter and cool completely.
Spoon into popovers.
Cover w/ chocolate sauce and serve.

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH PECAN PUFFS

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Make and share this Melt In Your Mouth Pecan Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla.
Stir in flour and nuts.
Roll into small (1 inch) balls.
Bake for 27 minutes.
Remove from oven, roll in powdered sugar while hot.
Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.5, Fat 88.4, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 162.7, Sodium 438, Carbohydrate 130.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 63.2, Protein 12.6

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cream puffs.
Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start. This will help them combine smoothly and create a light and airy batter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make your cream puffs tough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cream puffs hold their shape.
Bake the cream puffs at a high temperature for the first 10 minutes. This will help them rise quickly and develop a golden brown color.
Reduce the temperature and continue baking until the cream puffs are cooked through. This will help prevent them from drying out.
Let the cream puffs cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from leaking out.
If you're using a pastry bag to fill the cream puffs, make sure the filling is smooth and not too thick. This will make it easier to pipe the filling into the cream puffs.
Serve the cream puffs immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Cream puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make cream puffs that are light, airy, and filled with your favorite filling. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give cream puffs a try!