Fresh cream puffs are one of the familiar dishes that many people enjoy due to their sweet, rich flavor and deliciousness. The cake is not too difficult to make; you just need a little patience. Let’s cook with TasteVN in the kitchen and learn the following 2 recipes right away!
1. Cream puffs
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking time
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cream Puffs For 16 pieces
All-purpose flour 75 gr Cornstarch 10 gr Unsalted butter 60 gr Chicken eggs 4 eggs Whipping cream 20 ml Unsweetened fresh milk 220 ml Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Sugar 40 gr Salt A little Water 125 ml
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How to make Cream Puff
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Make the cream filling
First, put 10g of cornstarch and 220ml of unsweetened fresh milk into a bowl and stir well until the mixture is combined.
Next, add the mixed fresh milk into a pot along with 40g of sugar, 20ml of whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 10g of unsalted butter, 2 egg yolks, and a little salt.
Then, stir the milk mixture over low heat until it thickens, then turn off the heat. Wait for the filling to cool, put it into a piping bag, and chill in the refrigerator.
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Make the pastry shell
Place a pot on the stove, add 125ml of cold water, 50g of unsalted butter, a little salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well over low heat until the butter completely melts.
Next, add 75g of flour and continue to stir until the flour forms a dough, then turn off the heat.
Then, gradually add 2 eggs and stir well to combine, creating a thick mixture.
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Bake the cake
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes using the top and bottom heat with a convection fan.
Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Place the pastry mixture in a piping bag, then pipe it onto the tray in a spiral or long shape.
Next, place the cakes in the oven and bake for 20 – 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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Fill with cream
Finally, use a knife to make a small incision at the bottom of the cake and fill it with cream to finish.
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Final Product
The cream puff has a golden, soft, and slightly chewy shell. Just a bite and the smooth filling floods the mouth, leaving a sweet, fragrant, and rich taste, incredibly delicious.
2. Cream Puff (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Cream Puff (recipe shared by a user) Serves 8
All-purpose flour 140 gr (flour type 11) Cornstarch 25 gr (or flour) Unsalted butter 60 gr Chicken eggs 6 eggs Whipping cream 100 ml (or Heavy cream) Unsweetened fresh milk 310 ml Condensed milk 20 ml Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Sugar 60 gr Salt 1 gr
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How to Make Cream Puff (recipe shared by a user)
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Making the cream filling
Put 3 egg yolks and 60g of sugar into a bowl, then use a whisk to mix until the eggs turn light yellow.
Place a pot on the stove, add 210ml of unsweetened fresh milk and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Stir well over low heat until the milk is warm and steaming, then turn off the heat.
Next, gradually pour the milk into the bowl of eggs while stirring continuously. Then, add 25g of cornstarch and continue to stir until well combined.
Tip:- Do not boil the milk as it will cause the milk to deteriorate and lose its nutrients.
- It is advisable to pour the milk gradually into the egg bowl, do not add it all at once as this will cook the eggs and create lumps.
Next, strain the egg mixture through a sieve into the pot and stir evenly over low heat until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
Finally, add 100ml of whipping cream to the pot and stir well. Transfer the mixture to a plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Tip: It is recommended to place the plastic wrap tightly against the surface of the cream filling, this will help prevent the cream from absorbing moisture and forming a thin layer on top.
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Make the pastry shell
Add 100ml of unsweetened fresh milk, 100ml of water, 60g of unsalted butter, 20ml of condensed milk, 1g of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract into a new pot. Stir well until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Next, add 140g of flour to the pot and stir continuously over low heat until it forms a smooth, thick dough that pulls away from the pot, then turn off the heat.
Then, transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for about 3 – 5 minutes. After that, gradually add 3 eggs and mix well until the mixture is evenly combined.
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Bake the pastries
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper, place the pastry dough into a piping bag, and pipe onto the tray in a spiral shape. Then, bake the pastries for 30 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
Tip: If you don’t have an oven, you can fry the pastries. Heat oil in a pan, then fry and flip the pastries over low heat until golden brown.
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Completing the cake
When the cake is completely cool, use a sharp end to create a small hole at the bottom of the cake.
Then, fill the cake with the prepared cream filling to finish.
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Final product
The fresh milk cream puff has a crunchy, airy crust, and when you eat it, you will feel the cool, sweet, and creamy filling, extremely delicious.
What is all-purpose flour?
- All-purpose flour (or flour number 11) is a type of flour with a high protein content of about 11.5 – 12% and is commonly used to make chewy types of bread such as bread, pillow cake, or pizza. The high protein content in the flour works well with yeast to create the chewiness of the bread when finished.
- Currently, there are 2 main types of all-purpose flour: bleached and unbleached. It is recommended to buy white all-purpose flour from famous brands such as: Meizan all-purpose flour, Hoa Ngoc Lan all-purpose flour, red apple all-purpose flour, Tài Ký all-purpose flour,…
- You can easily find all-purpose flour at grocery stores, supermarkets, TasteVN stores, or buy online at the website bachhoaxanh.com.
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What is whipping cream, where to buy it?
- Whipping cream is a type of fresh cream (a food made from fresh milk) made from whole milk with a fat content of 30% – 36% and contains no sugar at all.
- You can buy whipping cream at specialty baking supply stores or supermarkets. When purchasing, be sure to check the expiration date, that the packaging is intact, and that it is kept refrigerated to ensure quality.
- Additionally, you can also make whipping cream at home using a simple recipe shared by TasteVN.
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Tips for successful execution
- If the pastry shell is damaged, it may be due to the batter being too loose and watery. Therefore, it is necessary to accurately measure the amount of ingredients needed from the start.
- It is advisable to use all-purpose flour (flour no. 11) or bread flour (flour no. 13), and not cake flour (flour no. 8).
- Only stir the batter until it forms a mass, do not stir the batter on the stove for too long as it will cause the batter to lose moisture, which will prevent it from rising or result in a dense interior when baked.
- During baking, do not open the oven door, or remove the cake before it is fully baked as this will cause the cake to deflate.
- If you want to fry the cake, after shaping, you should place the batter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. At this point, the batter will be firmer, making it easier to handle and fry.
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This dessert has a soft shell with cold creamy filling inside, just as delicious as in the shop. Let’s get into the kitchen and try out 2 methods of making fresh milk cream puff right away, TasteVN wishes you success!
