PEACH CREAM PUFFS

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On a sizzling day, we crave something light, airy and cool. Nothing says summer like cream puffs stuffed with peaches and whipped cream. -Angela Benedict, Dunbar, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:
4 medium peaches, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup peach schnapps liqueur or peach nectar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
WHIPPED CREAM:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons peach schnapps liqueur, optional
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a rolling boil. Add flour all at once and beat until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball. Transfer dough to a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes., Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny., Cut a 1/2-in. hole in tip of a pastry bag. Transfer dough to bag; pipe sixteen 2-in. mounds 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake on a lower oven rack 25-30 minutes or until puffed, very firm and golden brown. Pierce side of each puff with tip of a knife to allow steam to escape. Cool completely on wire racks. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine filling ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and peaches are tender. Cool completely. , In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and, if desired, peach schnapps; beat until soft peaks form., Cut top third off each cream puff. Pull out and discard soft dough from inside tops and bottoms., To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons whipped cream into each bottom; top with 2 tablespoons filling and 2 tablespoons additional whipped cream. Replace tops. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Knack G Boy
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of peaches and cream in a cream puff. I'm going to have to try it to see if I like it.


Murtaza Hasan
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These cream puffs look so delicious. I'm going to have to try this recipe soon.


Sinhle Manasi
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I love Alice's recipes. I've never made a cream puff before, but I'm confident that this recipe will turn out great.


Martin Wangu
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to give it a try anyway.


Bishal Nepali
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These cream puffs are definitely on my to-bake list.


Farukul Islam
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I'm allergic to peaches, but I'm sure I could substitute another fruit in this recipe.


KT Hewitt
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I'm going to make these cream puffs for my next party. They look so impressive.


Dir Walid
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I'm not a big fan of peaches, but I'm sure these cream puffs are still delicious.


Lara Sha
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These cream puffs look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Mohit Sharma
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cream puffs didn't turn out. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Nohas Khan
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The cream puffs were a little dry, but the peach filling was delicious.


Andrew Bwalya
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These cream puffs were so easy to make, and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Ugirincungu Pogba
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I love the combination of peaches and cream in these puffs. They're the perfect summer dessert.


Möhéèb Ali_ Kâlhórö_109
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These cream puffs were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Shanon triyo
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The peach cream puffs were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the pastry was light and airy.


Karabo Bokamoso Tsotetsi Mosia
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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 crowd-pleaser.


Mian Faizan
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These peach cream puffs were a hit at my dinner party! They were so light and fluffy, and the peach filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.