Cream puffs

Cream puffs

Ingredients/Components

• vanilla - 1 tsp
• milk
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour - 1 c
• water - 1 c
• large eggs - 4 item
• oleo - 1/2 c
• egg yolks, slightly beaten - 4 item
• heavy cream, whipped - 1/2 c
• Bring to a boil

How to make cream puffs:

In medium saucepan, place water, oleo and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in flour all at once; beat well until mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Cool for 1 minute, add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mixture should be smooth and glossy. Make 1 1/2-inch mounds on greased baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes at 450°. Reduce heat to 350° and continue baking 30 minutes or until shells are golden brown. Make a slit in side, cool and fill with filling.Cream Puff Cream Filling:1 c. sugar6 Tbsp. flour1/4 tsp. salt1 1/2 c. milk4 egg yolks, slightly beaten1/4 c. oleo1 tsp. vanilla1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped In medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt; gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture thickens (5 minutes). Add egg yolks, cooking and stirring 3 minutes longer, do not allow to boil. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla; chill. Fold in whipped cream. Fills 12 medium puffs.

Recipe categories: Desserts, < 60 mins, 5 ingredients or less.