cream puffs

Hello friends! this is Justine's friend, Rachel and I'm taking over today to share a recipe on how to make cream puffs! Wish we could be baking together, but I guess sharing recipes will do for now!

Want to impress your friends and coworkers at a holiday party? Try making these cream puffs. I always thought only pro bakers can make cream puffs, but they're actually quite easy to make!

My husband and I were attempting to make mango mousse, but the mousse turned out more like mango whipped cream, so we thought, why not make cream puffs and put this mango cream inside! You can put whatever you want inside, most people put plain whipped cream or vanilla pudding. I put banana pudding in it once too.

This recipe only takes about 15-20 minutes to prep and the smell of the cream puffs is quite comforting. Make sure you eat the cream puff over a plate or napkin to catch the cream when it oozes out as you take a bite. Unless you have a big mouth like my husband and can fit the whole thing in one bite.

Ingredients 

cream puff:

1 cup water

half cup butter

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup AP flour

4 eggs

powdered sugar (for sprinkling)

mango whipped cream:

1 can mango puree (usually found in Indian markets)

400 ml Heavy Whipping Cream

1/3 cup Condensed Milk

instructions

cream puff

1. preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
6. Drop 1 teaspoon of mixture at least 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
   
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Immediately cut a slit in each puff for steam to escape.
9. Fill puff with desired filling, i.e. whipped cream, pudding (see below for instructions on how to make the mango whipped cream)
10. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!

mango whipped cream

1. Whip the heavy whipping cream until medium peaks form.
2. Add the condensed milk and mix until incorporated.
3. Add the mango puree in portions and fold into the mixture until well combined. Add more puree to taste.