I grew up eating my mother's homemade cream puffs. Now I make her recipe when I need to bring a treat to work. Everyone loves them so much I have to triple the batch! -Diana Voland, Martinsville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and butter 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 tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , For filling, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla. Cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Cool for 15 minutes, without stirring. , To serve, spoon chocolate cream filling into cream puffs; replace tops. Top with warmed hot fudge sauce and citrus sugar, white chocolate shavings or confectioners' sugar if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cream puffs in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes. Place cream puffs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 3-4 minutes or until crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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MD Ibrahim Sek
[email protected]These cream puffs were delicious! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
leeza buding'a
[email protected]I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Joseph Kuel
[email protected]These cream puffs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again.
Matthew Alkire
[email protected]I made these cream puffs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The cream filling was light and fluffy, and the chocolate sauce was rich and decadent.
Sinilione
[email protected]These cream puffs were delicious! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
cool boy211
[email protected]I've never made cream puffs before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
Malak Kocher
[email protected]These cream puffs were a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and my family loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
Mpho Mankimane
[email protected]I made these cream puffs for my husband's birthday and he loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
MD jihad Mollah
[email protected]These cream puffs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making these again.
Bote Steven
[email protected]I've made these cream puffs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Heather Price
[email protected]These cream puffs were delicious! The dough was light and airy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.
Gautam Ray
[email protected]I made these cream puffs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The cream filling was light and fluffy, and the chocolate sauce was rich and decadent.
Beck Brocklebank
[email protected]These cream puffs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.