Cream Puffs | Choux con crema Chantilly

by alessandrasfoodislove December 23, 2020

written by alessandrasfoodislove December 23, 2020

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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2 cups all-purpose flour (250 grams)
2 sticks butter (224 grams) 8 (might need one more, explained in the video) eggs
2 cups water (480 ml)
1/4 tsp salt

Step#1- In a medium saucepan melt butter, add salt and water, bring it to a boil.
Step#2- Remove from heat and add your flour stirring to form a ball.
Step#3- Place back on low heat and stir for about 2 minutes.
Step#4- Remove from heat and place in a heat resistant bowl.
Step#5- Once cooled but not completely cold add your egg one at a time and stir until well incorporated.
Step#6- Add the first 8 eggs and check if the dough is sticky and forms ribbons. If it doesn’t, add one more egg. Check dough consistency again.
Step#7- With a piping bag fitted with a 1-inch circle tip.
Step#8- pipe on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step#9- Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 Celsius) until golden. With a skewer prick a small hole on each puff and let them cool in the warm oven with the door ajar.

Step#1- In a medium saucepan combine sugar and flour.
Step#2- Add your eggs and with a whisk combine until smooth (about 2 minutes). Open vanilla pod and remove seeds to add
Step#3- Now add your milk and mix it together. Add your lemon peel but count how many because you’ll need to remove them once the custard is cooked.
Step#4- On medium-low heat (flame) cook until thick, stirring constantly.
Step#5- Cooking time is about 5 to 8 minutes.
Step#6- Remove from heat and place in a heat-resistant bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Overnight is the best.

Step#1- Combine heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. With a stand-up mixer or handheld whip until firm. On low speed gradually add the custard until well incorporated, light and fluffy.
Step#2- Using a piping bag with a small round opening fill with chantilly cream and use to fill each puff.
Step#3- Dust with powdered sugar!