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Indulge in the delightful goodness of cream puffs displayed in the pastry case. You can create these charming pastries at home with the following cream puff recipes.
Cream puffs are a beloved treat, and making them at home is both simple and rewarding. Achieve bakery-quality results with these easy-to-follow recipes.
Cream Puff Recipe with Durian Filling
Ingredients for Durian Cream Puff Filling
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- Eggs: 2 pieces;
- All-purpose flour: 65g;
- Sugar: 10g;
- A pinch of salt;
- Unsalted butter: 57g;
- Water: 120ml
Filling for the cake:
- Durian flesh: 450g;
- Whipping cream.
Steps to make durian cream puff:
Step 1: Extract the durian flesh from the seeds and place it in a bowl.
Step 2: Mix flour, sugar, and salt together in another bowl.
Step 3: Place a pot on the stove, add butter and water to the pot, then heat until the butter is completely melted. Add the mixed flour mixture from step 2, use a spatula to mix the mixture well until it blends together.
Step 4: Beat three eggs and slowly pour them into the mixture from step 3 (note that you have to let this mixture cool completely before adding the eggs), stir well to blend the eggs and flour together.
Step 5: Place the mixture from step 4 into a piping bag, line the baking tray with parchment paper, then pipe it into spiral shapes on the parchment paper.
Step 6: Put the cake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
Step 7: Whip the whipping cream, then add the durian filling and mix in another bowl. Finally, cut open the durian puff pastry shell and fill it with the cream filling, sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar on top for decoration.
The fantastic outcome of making durian cream puffs
Making durian cream puff with a unique flavor is surprisingly easy.
Step-by-step guide to making cream puffs using an electric rice cooker
Ingredients for making cream puffs using an electric rice cooker:
- Fresh milk: 240ml;
- Butter: 225g;
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon;
- Salt: 1 teaspoon;
- Whipping cream: 200ml;
- All-purpose flour: 175g;
- Eggs: 4;
Steps to make cream puff using rice cooker.
Step 1: Heat sugar, salt, fresh milk, and butter. Bring to a simmer, then add flour and stir well. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring until the mixture thickens.
Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and crack each egg into it, beat evenly until all eggs are incorporated, and the mixture becomes smooth and sticky.
Step 3: Put the mixture from step 2 into a pastry bag and place it in the refrigerator compartment to chill.
Step 4: Whip the whipping cream together with sugar.
Step 5: Pour water into the rice cooker, place a greased parchment paper, squeeze the cream onto the parchment paper placed on the steaming tray.
Step 6: Turn on the rice cooker in CAKE/BREAD mode, steam for about 25 to 30 minutes until the cake is cooked. Then switch to WARM/OFF mode and let it sit for 5 minutes before opening the cooker to remove the cake. Slice the cake and add the cream.
The result of making cream puff with a rice cooker
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees; brush a thin layer of butter on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Put butter, water, and salt in a saucepan and melt them. Once melted, stir well to blend the mixture, then turn off the heat.
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- Fresh milk: ¾ cup (12 tablespoons)
- Unsalted butter: 1 tablespoon;
- All-purpose flour: ¾ cup;
- Large chicken eggs: 4 eggs.
Ingredients needed for this cream puff recipe:
- Unsweetened fresh milk: 150ml;
- Egg yolks: 2 yolks;
- Cane sugar: 25g;
- All-purpose flour: 17g;
- Chocolate: 50g;
- Whipping cream: 40ml.
Cake decoration:
- Chocolate;
- Whipping cream;
- Powdered sugar.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees; brush a thin layer of butter on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Put butter, water, and salt in a saucepan and melt them. Once melted, stir well to blend the mixture, then turn off the heat.
Step 3: Pour the flour into the butter mixture and mix vigorously by hand. Place the saucepan on the stove and heat at high temperature, stirring constantly until the mixture cools and sticks to the sides of the saucepan, becoming elastic. Continue to heat for about 20 to 30 seconds, stirring to make the mixture drier.
Step 4: Pour the flour mixture into the mixer and beat until the mixture cools to about 60 degrees Celsius. Then add one egg and continue adding the remaining two eggs, beating well to achieve a bright yellow, moist, and smooth mixture.
Step 4: Pour the flour mixture into the mixer and beat until the mixture cools to about 60 degrees Celsius. Then add one egg and continue adding the remaining two eggs, beating well to achieve a bright yellow, moist, and smooth mixture.
Pour the entire mixture into a piping bag and attach the desired cream-shaping tip.
Take the remaining egg, place it in a small bowl, and beat until smooth.
Step 4: Brush it on the baking sheet, cut the tip of the piping bag, and start creating shapes you like. Brush the thin, beaten egg layer onto the surface of the cake.
Step 5: Place the cake tray in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes until the cake is golden, puffed, and meets the desired criteria.
Steps to make the cream puff filling.
Step 1: Beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale, then mix with all-purpose flour. Add a bit of fresh milk if the mixture is too dense.
Heat the fresh milk on the stove until warm, then quickly pour it into the egg mixture, stirring evenly by hand.
Continue by adding finely chopped chocolate to a pot and heat until fully melted.
Pour the mixture over the melted chocolate on low heat to create a silky mixture. Turn off the heat and let it cool.
Step 2: Creating the cream puff coating:
Place chocolate in a pot and melt it over a double boiler. Once melted, add whipping cream and mix thoroughly.
Step 3: Finalize the cake:
Once the cake has cooled, use a knife to cut a hole on the surface and then pipe in the cream.
Place the cake on a plate, and decorate by drizzling chocolate over it.
Eye-catching chocolate filling for the cake.
Give these cream puff recipes a try for the whole family to enjoy! To keep things interesting, feel free to experiment with different cream filling flavors using the provided recipes. Wishing you all success in your baking endeavors!
