Cream Puffs are delicate pastry shells filled with creamy, sweet fillings and are a classic dessert favorite. This vintage version, handwritten and well-loved, uses a simple pâte à choux dough, baked until golden and hollow inside. Often served with flavored puddings, whipped cream, or drizzled sauces, these puffs are perfect for gatherings and special occasions. This particular recipe carries a nostalgic touch with a note about serving them with pistachio pudding and chocolate sauce, an unforgettable combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 stick margarine ( or butter)
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 pkg pistachio pudding (or your choice of pudding)
Optional:
- whipped cream
- powdered sugar
- chocolate sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Boil & Melt
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water and 1 stick of margarine to a boil until melted.
- Remove from heat.
Step 2: Add Flour
- Add 1 cup of flour.
- Beat until mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a dough.
Step 3: Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough becomes sticky.
Step 4: Shape Puffs
- Spoon dough onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Make 12 mounds, each about a rounded tablespoon.
- Step 5: Bake
- Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Do not open the oven door during baking.
Step 6: Fill and Serve
- Cool puffs.
- Cut open and fill with pistachio pudding or your preferred filling.
- Top with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or chocolate sauce if desired.
Tips
- Use pastry bags for cleaner, more uniform puffs.
- Substitute butter for margarine for richer flavor.
- Try vanilla, chocolate, or lemon pudding for a twist.
- Dust with cocoa powder instead of powdered sugar for a chocolatey touch.
- Freeze unfilled puffs for future use and fill just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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