Cream Puffs Recipe (VIDEO)

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Cream Puffs are a classic French dessert filled with sweet cream and dusted with powdered sugar. You haven’t enjoyed a cream puff until you’ve tried one freshly baked. The Choux pastry dough is easier than you think; just watch the video tutorial.

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Homebaked pastries are the closest thing to getting them freshly baked from a Parisian Bakery! My husband and I finally went to Paris in 2024, and we sure enjoyed visiting French Patisseries (a bakery that specializes in pastries and sweets).
I just love re-creating classic French pastries like Eclairs, Croissants, Scones, and, of course, these Cream Puffs, which are surprisingly simple to make.
Watch How to Make Cream PuffsHomemade cream puffs are the ultimate treat. Watch the video tutorial, and you’ll realize how easy they are to make. You’ll make them over and over! Have fun and let me know if you get creative and experiment with different fillings or toppings. There are so many varieties!

Cream Puff RecipeCream puffs are an iconic and well-loved pastry found in French bakeries, but they are surprisingly easy to master at home. The pastry, also called pâte à choux dough, requires simple, inexpensive ingredients (milk, water, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and eggs), and it takes about one hour of your time from start to finish.
If you have made my Classic Eclairs, then you already know how to make these. The dough is the same and this cream puff recipe has an even easier filling. We use an easy sweetened whipped cream filling, but you can also make Pastry Cream to fill the centers if you want a more traditional filling.

Tools to Make Cream PuffsYou’ll be happy to know that you can make cream puffs with basic kitchen tools:

3 Qt Medium saucepan with a wooden spoon

Electric Hand Mixer (or stand mixer with whisk attachment)

Pastry Bag with 1/2″ Round Tip (without the tip, you can cut a 1/2″ diameter tip from a disposable pastry bag)

Baking Sheet lined with Silpat or parchment paperWhat is Choux Pastry?Choux Pastry (also known as Pâte à Choux) is a French pastry dough. It is pronounced “shoo pastry.” It sounds fancy but it is surprisingly easy to make and requires simple ingredients. Choux pastry is also used to make:

Eclairs filled with custard and dipped in chocolate

Profiteroles (like cream puffs but filled with ice cream, drizzled with chocolate ganache and frozen)

Churros which are deep fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar

Zeppole – an Italian donut

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts – a family favorite in my Cookbook

Why do Cream Puffs Deflate?There are 2 reasons cream puffs can deflate and go flat:

Opening the oven early – the loss of heat hinders their ability to rise

Under-baking – causes collapse shortly after removing from oven Pro Tip:If making larger, 2″ wide cream puffs, you will get 18 puffs which need to be baked longer (10 min at 425˚F then 25 minutes at 325˚F).
How do I know when Cream Puffs are Done? The color is the best indicator of doneness and they should be deeply golden. You can take 1 cream puff out at the recommended time and break it open, the center should be mostly hollowed out. If the dough inside seems very moist and spongy, continue baking for another 2 minutes.

Can I Store the Cream Puffs Before Filling?The shells can be made a day or 2 ahead. Let them cool to room temperature, cover lightly and store at room temperature. They tend to soften if made ahead.
To re-crisp the shell: bake uncovered in a preheated oven at 300˚F for about 5 minutes. Once cream puffs are filled, they are best enjoyed the same day or frozen.
Can I Freeze Cream Puffs?When freezing filled cream puffs, be sure to fill the cream into the center, or cut off tops and add just enough cream so it is completely covered and hidden with the lid. You want to have the cream contained.
To thaw frozen cream puffs: leave them for 2 hours in the refrigerator, or 30 minutes at room temperature then dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

More Classic Desserts to TryThe French are known for their incredible dessert and pastries. These Parisian desserts are simple and will make you feel like a pro!

Charlotte Cake

Almond Cake

Creme Brulee

Cranberry Orange Scones

Strawberry Scones

Raspberry Macarons

Crepe Cake

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