Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs: A Delightful Treat!
There’s nothing quite like the happiness that a light, fluffy cream puff can bring. Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs are delightfully airy and filled with creamy custard that melts in your mouth, making them a beloved dessert for all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring it to a boil.
- Add the Flour: Once boiling, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Cool the Mixture: Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Beat in the Eggs: Once the dough has cooled slightly, add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Shape the Puffs: Using a spoon or piping bag, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Fill: Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, fill them with your desired cream filling, and dust them with powdered sugar before serving.