5-Ingredient Mini Cream Puffs: The Perfect Bite-Sized Dessert for Any Occasion
These mini cream puffs are a delightful combination of light choux pastry and a creamy vanilla filling. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to make and impossible to resist.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Piping bag (optional)
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar and fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil water and butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir until a dough forms.
- Cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Pipe or spoon dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Slice cooled pastry shells and fill with vanilla cream. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries.