Decadent Caramel Cream Puffs
Indulge in these Decadent Caramel Cream Puffs, a delightful dessert that combines a light and airy choux pastry with a luscious filling of your choice, either rich caramel sauce or creamy white chocolate sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these puffs are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and even easier to share, they're a delightful treat to impress your friends and family. Serve them fresh out of the oven for a warm, gooey experience or chilled with ice cream for a refreshing twist!
4
Servings
300
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
water
1 cup (none)
butter
1/2 cup (cut into pieces)
eggs
4 (beaten)
flour
1 cup (sifted)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
caramel sauce or white chocolate sauce
9 1/2 ounces (choose one or both for filling)
Instructions
1
In a large saucepan, combine the water and butter over medium heat. Bring to a rolling boil.
2
Once boiling, remove from heat and immediately stir in the sifted flour and salt, mixing vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
4
Add the beaten eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
5
Using a tablespoon or a piping bag, drop mounds of dough onto an ungreased or non-stick baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced at least 2 inches apart.
6
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the puffs for approximately 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.
7
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
8
Once cool, use a pastry bag to fill each puff with your choice of caramel or white chocolate sauce. Alternatively, fill with ice cream for an extra treat, drizzling sauce over the top before serving.
Nutrition Information
18
Fat
26
Carbs
6
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Caramel Cream Puffs?
Decadent Caramel Cream Puffs are a light and airy choux pastry dessert filled with your choice of rich caramel sauce or creamy white chocolate sauce.
What kind of pastry is used in this recipe?
This recipe uses choux pastry, which is known for being light, airy, and puffed up.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What are the primary ingredients for the pastry dough?
The dough consists of 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of butter, 4 beaten eggs, 1 cup of sifted flour, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How do I start the cooking process for the dough?
Begin by combining water and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and bringing it to a rolling boil.
When should I add the flour to the mixture?
Once the water and butter reach a rolling boil, remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the sifted flour and salt.
How should I mix the flour into the liquid?
Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Does the dough need to cool before adding eggs?
Yes, transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes before adding eggs.
How should the eggs be incorporated?
The 4 beaten eggs should be added one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
What should the dough look like after adding the eggs?
The finished dough should be smooth and glossy.
How do I shape the cream puffs?
Use a tablespoon or a piping bag to drop mounds of dough onto a baking sheet.
How far apart should the dough mounds be spaced?
Ensure the mounds are spaced at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
What type of baking sheet should I use?
Use an ungreased or non-stick baking sheet.
What is the required oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
How long do the cream puffs need to bake?
Bake the puffs for approximately 20 minutes.
Can I check on the puffs while they are baking?
No, you should avoid opening the oven door during the baking process to ensure they puff up correctly.
How can I tell when the cream puffs are done?
The puffs are done when they are golden brown and have puffed up significantly.
What is the cooling procedure?
Once removed from the oven, allow the puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
What are the filling options?
You can fill the puffs with 9.5 ounces of caramel sauce, white chocolate sauce, or even ice cream.
How do I fill the puffs with sauce?
Use a pastry bag to inject the chosen sauce into each cooled puff.
Can I serve these with ice cream?
Yes, you can fill them with ice cream and drizzle the sauce over the top for a refreshing twist.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains 300 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 18 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in this dessert?
There are 26 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does one serving contain?
One serving provides 6 grams of protein.
Should the flour be prepared in a specific way?
Yes, the flour should be sifted before being added to the dough.
How should the butter be prepared?
The 1/2 cup of butter should be cut into pieces before boiling.
Is this recipe suitable for parties?
Yes, it is described as a crowd-pleaser and a delightful treat to impress friends and family.
Can these be served warm?
Yes, serving them fresh out of the oven provides a warm, gooey experience.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Associated tags include dessert, cream puffs, caramel, white chocolate, choux pastry, and easy dessert.