Cream puffs are soft and tasty little pastries that can be filled in many different ways. They have a round shape and are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. This recipe is originally from Francia but is also highly appreciated in Italy, especially during the Carnevale festivities.
Bring 12 cl of water to a boil with 60 g of butter
Then add all at once, off the heat, 75 g of sifted flour with a pinch of salt
Return to the heat and cook for a few moments, stirring constantly until the mixture comes away from the sides
Transfer it to another bowl and let it cool completely
Then add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously
Put the mixture into a piping bag and pipe mounds onto a buttered and floured baking sheet
Bake in the oven at 180°C for 18 minutes
Piping bag
Tray for cream puffs
Italy
| Energy (kcal) | 230.46 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 15.18 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 0.54 |
| Fat (g) | 16.56 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 9.09 |
| Protein (g) | 5.89 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.46 |
| Sale (g) | 0.37 |
