Simple and Easy Cream Puffs
Simple and Easy Cream Puffs
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Mmmmm Cream Puffs!
I have an idea that involves these little treats, and I can’t wait to share it with you! But first, I’ll share the basic recipe… and stay tuned for a fun and scrumptious little twist to the cream puff!
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Now, don’t be afraid to make these…I have always wanted to make cream puffs, but was afraid to. Why? I’m not sure. They are surprisingly so easy! And I know this seems kind of weird to say, but they are actually cream puffs. Like the ones you buy in stores. A real cream puff.
Look at that! A real cream puff. That I made from scratch! Amazing! 😉
Simple and Easy Cream Puffs
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
Fillings:
- After they have cooled completely you can put the filling of your choice.
- For these I just forced a tip and piped in whipped cream. Then I froze ours because we love the cream puffs at Costco that you eat slightly frozen.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add the butter to the water and stir until it is melted.
- Add the flour and salt all at once to the water mix.
- Stir until a ball is formed.
- Remove from heat, and add 1 egg. Beat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining eggs 1 at a time, and beat after each addition.
- Let stand for 10 minutes.
Drop the dough on to a cookie sheet 1 of 2 ways:
- You can drop with a spoon OR put the dough into a ziplock bag, snip the corner off, and pipe the dough on to the cookie sheet. This is the method I chose!
- Use a heaping tbsp for each puff. (See picture below.) Make sure they are about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, depending on your oven. Start checking them around 20 minutes. Mine took 30 minutes.
Notes
When I piped these on to the cookie sheet, honestly, I just couldn’t imagine that they were going to come out looking like anything resembling a cream puff. But to my surprise they did!
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I love that this is such an easy recipe to make, and I will absolutely be making them again. The best part is that I know what ingredients are in them (no chemicals or additives like store bought), and they taste SO good! You should try them! Don’t be scared! They are simple & so goooood!
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Oh, and if you loved this recipe…you might also enjoy these S’more Cream Puffs! Find the recipe here.
Hmm…I always thought they’d be hard to make, too. Looks easy. Maybe I’ll make some for next weekend’s family BBQ. Thanks for sharing!
The best cream puffs thks
Tried these today. Turned out great. Instead of beating the eggs in the pot I switched to my kitchen aid and added eggs in one at a time. No sore arms for me 😂 first batch I cooked on regular (they turned out ok) second batch on convect. Amazing results. They are perfect! Thanks for the great recipe.
You are so welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it!
Do you use the whole egg or just yolk?
Hi Kristine! Use the whole egg. Happy baking!
Is it plain flour?
Hi Joyce! Yes, it’s just regular, all-purpose flour!
Cute, yummy, & easy. What more could a girl need!?
If they puffed up until they came out of oven then they just didn’t quite cook long enough, but if they never puffed up they were mixed or piped wrong 🙂
Those turned out wonderful. I’ve wanted to make them, but have been too scared to. Thanks for sharing. I found you through Weekend Wrap Up.
Hi,
I see you made the cream puffs and am wondering how hard they are to stir. I made some when I was in my twenties and had to have my husband stir them for me. Now, much older, would I be able to stir them myself at 76?
Thank you.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn! I didn’t find the dough too hard to stir at all, so I hope it would be fine for you! Good luck! 🙂
Try an electric mixer with a dough hook on stir. It’s the same thing as doing it by hand.
Do I grease baking sheet before putting puffs on to bake
I used parchment paper
I love making these! They really are a breeze to bake and fill. Most people would never guess the ease of these yummy and oh-so-tempting delights. Love ’em!
What flour do you use mine dont come up
Yum-o!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to try this!
Wow, this really does seem simple… I was under the impression I would be folding butter into dough for hours if I wanted to make these at home. I am going to give this a go, they look lovely and oh so french.
They’re so easy! I just made another batch today! I hope you try them out!
Jo-Anna
my mom used to make them all the time for her restaurant. . .stuffed with homemade chicken salad. . .so GOOD!!!!!!!
Oh that sounds so yummy! I’ve never thought about savoury fillings – I’m going to have to try this!
Jo-Anna
I used to do the same thing years ago. Kids at church used to love these stuffed with egg salad, chicken salad and/or tuna salad for just any occasion.
After reading your post I have decided to try making them. They are in the oven as I type, fingers crossed! 🙂
Oooooh, I hope they turned out for you! 😉
Jo-Anna
These look beautiful. So, I’m trying it… I just put a batch in the oven,but noticed that they were extremely runny…i used cake flour, was I supposed to use self raising flour, or could it be because I didn’t let it rest before piping it??? Please help.
I was surprised at the amount of dough that was created. Almost didnt have enough room on the cookie sheet for all of them! Some of them are definitely closer together than 2 inches apart, but they look good. Thanks for the recipe!! Will make these again for sure.
Hi Tara! I have to admit that I was too – I thought when I saw the dough that there was no way these things were going to puff up, let alone make enough for everyone, but boy was I surprised! And the fact that they’re so easy too! Loved that!