Here is the Cream Puffs (Choux Γ la CrΓ¨me) recipe in English π₯π€
π₯ Ingredients
πΉ Choux Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 100 g butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
πΉ Pastry Cream Filling:
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
π©π³ Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Choux Pastry:
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil.
- Add the flour all at once and stir quickly until the dough pulls away from the sides.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a baking tray.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden. ⚠️ Do not open the oven while baking.
2️⃣ Make the Pastry Cream:
- Heat the milk until warm (not boiling).
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly add warm milk while whisking.
- Return to heat and cook until thick.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter, then cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble:
- Fill the cooled cream puffs with pastry cream using a piping bag.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or glaze.






