Written By: Rockabilly Red
With all the get togethers, plans, and parties that happen around the holidays, why not try something light, fluffy, and airy to indulge in. Perfect for holiday parties, or relaxation in between, these heavenly little treats are perfect for any occasion!
Cream Puffs
Ingredients:
For Cream Puff Shells-
1 Cup water
½ Cup Oil
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Flour
4 Eggs
(optional) Confectionary sugar
For Cream Filling-
1 Cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
2 Tablespoons sugar
½ Teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions:
For Cream Puff Shells-
- Preheat Oven to 450°
- Bring water to a boil and add the oil and salt then stir
- Sift flour and add all at once to the mixture
- Beat the mixture rapidly over a low heat until mixture forms a dough
- Remove from heat
- Add the eggs two at a time, beat in hard after each. The mixture should be smooth and shiny
- Drop on parchment paper prepared pan 2 inches apart
- Bake at 450° for 20 minutes
- Reduce heat to 350° for 15-20 minutes.
- Cool away from drafts
For Filling- - Combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract
- Beat mixture on medium high speed until stiff peaks form
- Put mixture into a piping bag
- Once the shells are cool, pipe the cream by pushing the piping tip into the side of the puff and pipping until it is filled
- Sprinkle on some confectionary sugar if desired
- Enjoy!
