Cream Puffs

from ButterYum

makes about 10

Ingredients

Pastry Shells:

    • 1/2 cup water

    • 1/2 cup whole milk

    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

    • 1 teaspoon table salt

    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

    • 1 cup all purpose flour

    • 5 large eggs

    • confectioner's sugar for dusting

Filling (equal parts of each):

Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 450F and place rack in center position.

    2. In a 4-quart nonstick saucepan, heat the milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar until it boils.

    3. Immediately add the flour and stir vigorously until all the liquid is absorbed by the flour and a paste forms; continue stirring constantly until the paste dries out and forms a ball that cleans the sides of the pan.

    4. Transfer the paste to the bowl of a stand mixer or food processor and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes.

    5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until each is fully incorporated.

    6. Transfer paste to a large disposable pastry bag that has been fitted with a large star tip (I used Ateco #826).

    7. Pipe the paste into 3-inch round by 1-inch tall mounds on a silpat lined sheet pan; dust with confectioner's sugar.

    8. Bake in 450F oven for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and continue baking for 25 to 30 minutes more.

    9. Remove from oven and allow to rest until they're cool enough to handle, then poke a couple of vent holes in the bottom and allow to cool completely.

    10. When completely cool, fill with a mixture of 1 part pastry cream and 1 part sweetened whipped cream.