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world's most famous cream puffs

Get ready for a sweet journey! We're about to explore the world's most famous cream puffs. These gourmet pastries are more than just desserts - they're little bites of heaven.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream for filling
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag with a round tip
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.
  3. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time until the choux pastry is smooth and glossy.
  6. Pipe mounds onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool completely before filling with whipped cream