Best 20 Cream Puff Potatoes Recipes

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Cream puff potatoes, also known as Duchess potatoes, Pommes duchesse, or pommes dauphine, are delectable potato puffs often served as a side dish to various main courses. Their light and airy texture, coupled with their golden-brown exterior, makes them a delightful addition to any meal. This exquisite dish can be prepared in various ways, each yielding a unique taste and presentation. Discover the secrets to creating exceptional cream puff potatoes with our comprehensive guide. Learn the techniques to achieve perfectly puffed and crispy potato gems that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED POTATOES



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These melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, in a mild creamy sauce, complement any meat entree, and they're a pleasant change from mashed or baked. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
Paprika and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain potatoes and place in a large serving bowl. Add cream sauce; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S POTATO PUFFS



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My mother would always cook extra mashed potatoes so us kids could have these delicious puffs the next day. Over the years I have experimented with her basic recipe and sometimes will add grated cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and bacon bits to the mixture. I have also added corn niblets for a really different tasting puff.

Provided by PATTI PEARSON

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the mashed potatoes and egg until well blended.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Carefully drop the potato mixture by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from oil to drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 297.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

POTATO PUFFS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled
Kosher or sea salt
1/4 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg plus 3 egg yolks
Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water; season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl or mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • Combine the milk, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Return the saucepan to the stove and cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture comes together and pulls away from the side of the pan, about 1 minute. Continue stirring until the mixture is slightly shiny, about 4 more minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed, about 1 minute. Add half of the mashed potatoes and the whole egg and beat until incorporated. Add the remaining potatoes and the egg yolks and beat until creamy and smooth, about 1 more minute. Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip. Set a large piece of parchment paper on a cutting board. Pipe about 24 mounds (1 to 1 1/2 inches each) of the potato mixture on the parchment. Cut the parchment between the mounds with a paring knife so each puff sits on its own piece of paper.
  • Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a large pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. Working in batches, carefully invert each puff into the oil, leaving it on the parchment. The parchment will fall off as the puffs cook; remove with tongs. Fry until golden, turning as needed, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.

CREAM PUFF POTATOES



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Categories     Potato     Side     Fry

Yield 36 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

Serves 6 to 8 (makes 3 dozen potato puffs)
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 6 ounces each), washed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
About 3 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a pot with cold water to cover, add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and bring to a boil. Boil gently for about 30 minutes, until very tender; be sure the potatoes are always covered with water during cooking. Drain the potatoes. When they are cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes, cut into chunks, and push through a food mill or a ricer; or use an electric mixer to puree them. Combine the milk, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, and butter in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add all the flour at once, working the mixture with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball. Return to the stove and cook for 30 seconds over low heat, stirring the mixture, which will become a shiny, homogeneous mass. Transfer to a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time to the dough, beating well with a whisk after each addition, then stir in the potatoes. Alternatively, transfer the dough to a food processor and, with the motor running, add the eggs. Process for 15 to 20 seconds, then combine in a bowl with the mashed potatoes. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil to about 350°F in a deep 10- to 12-inch skillet. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time into the oil, pushing it out of the spoon with your finger; cook 10 to 15 pieces at a time. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the potatoes in the oil to brown them evenly on all sides. As soon as the first batch is done, remove with a slotted spoon and place on a tray lined with paper towels. Keep hot in the oven while you cook the remaining potatoes. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve. (If the potatoes sit too long, they will lose their delicious crispness.)

CREAM PUFFS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 eggs, plus 1 egg for egg wash
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • To make the cream puffs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt, and granulated sugar to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, immediately take the pan off the heat. Stirring with a wooden spoon, add all the flour at once and stir hard until all the flour is incorporated, 30 to 60 seconds. Return the pan to the heat and cook, stirring, 30 seconds to evaporate some of the moisture.
  • Scrape the mixture into a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed. With the mixer running, and working 1 egg at a time, add 3 of the eggs, stopping after each addition to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix until the dough is smooth and glossy and the eggs are completely incorporated. The dough should be thick, but should fall slowly and steadily from the beaters when you lift them out of the bowl. If the dough is still clinging to the beaters, add the remaining egg and mix until incorporated.
  • Using a pastry bag fitted with a large plain tip, pipe the dough onto the baking sheet, in 2-inch diameter rounds or balls. Whisk the remaining egg with 1 1/2 teaspoons water. Brush the surface of the rounds with the egg wash to knock down the points (you may not use all the egg wash). Bake 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake until puffed up, and light golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Try not to open the oven door too often during the baking. Let cool on the baking sheet.
  • To fill the cream puffs, place a pastry tip on your finger and poke a whole in the bottom of each puff. Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until stiff. Pipe whipped cream into each cream puff and chill until ready to serve, no more than 4 hours.
  • Notes about the recipe: The moisture in the eggs turns to steam and puffs the batter to try to release itself. You can fill them with anything.

POTATO PUFF



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This is major comfort food in our house. I usually make this as a side dish to go with fish, but my kids like it all on its own.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon onion, minced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine the potatoes, sour cream or yogurt, cottage cheese, onion, salt and pepper, and place into a greased 2-quart casserole.
  • Pour on melted butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until puffed and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 617.7, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.2

FLUFFY CREAMED POTATOES



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"WE ALWAYS had mashed potatoes with our roast beef, only we called them 'creamed' potatoes, a cloud-like delight crowned with golden-brown gravy from the roast! Any kind of potato will do...the secret to making them light and fluffy is in the whipping!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3-1/2 to 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 ounce cream cheese, softened
1/3 to 2/3 cup evaporated milk or heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain. Add butter, cream cheese and 1/3 cup milk or cream. Beat on low speed or mash with potato masher, adding remaining milk or cream as needed to make potatoes light and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM PUFFS



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These versatile and tender pastry puffs are stuffed with a traditional cream filling. We also have many other tempting filler ideas for you.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups whipping cream
Powdered sugar
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup granulated or powdered sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
5 or 6 drops red or green food color

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rolling boil. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs, all at once; continue beating until smooth.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Cool away from draft, about 30 minutes.
  • Make one of the fillings (directions below). Cut off top third of each puff and pull out any strands of soft dough. Fill puffs with filling; replace tops. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Store covered in refrigerator. Eggnog Fluff Filling: In large bowl, beat pudding mix, milk, rum extract, nutmeg and ginger with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Add whipping cream; beat on high speed 1 to 2 minutes or until soft peaks form. Fill puffs. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar or brush tops with light corn syrup and sprinkle with colored sugar or nonpareils. Peppermint Whipped Cream Filling: In large bowl, beat ingredients with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fill puffs. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

CLASSIC CREAM PUFFS



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The foundation of the perfect cream puff is light, airy pâte à choux, which is made with eggs, flour, and butter. Once the cream puffs are shaped and baked, they're filled with a rich homemade pastry cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes about 28

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 large eggs
No-Fuss Pastry Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, sugar, salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and quickly stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Continue to stir until a film forms on the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from heat and transfer contents to a bowl to cool slightly, about 3 minutes. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously to entirely incorporate egg after each addition.
  • For the egg wash, whisk together the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.
  • Transfer the pate a choux to a large pastry bag fitted with a 5/8-inch plain tip. Pipe 1-1/2-inch rounds onto each prepared pan. Gently smooth the pointed peaks with a moistened finger, rounding tops to ensure even rising. Brush tops with reserved egg wash. Bake until puffs rise and are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Puffs can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 day.
  • Transfer pastry cream to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/8-inch plain round tip. Insert the tip into the opening of each pastry, and pipe to fill with pastry cream. Serve immediately.

CREAM PUFFS



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An easy and impressive way to make a great dessert. Whip them up and watch them disappear!

Provided by Shellie Wendel

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large pot, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Centers should be dry.
  • When the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 230.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

CREAM PUFFS I



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Puff pastry with a custard cream filling. Garnish with melted chocolate or a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

Provided by MYFBIL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup shortening
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
4 eggs

Steps:

  • For the custard: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 5 tablespoons flour and a pinch of salt. Stir in milk, a little at a time, until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 60 seconds, then pour a small amount of hot liquid into the 2 egg yolks, and stir. Then return now heated egg yolks to saucepan and stir, over heat, until mixture starts to bubble again. Remove from heat, add vanilla. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • For the pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine shortening and water and bring to a boil. Sift together 1 cup flour and a pinch of salt and pour all at once into boiling mixture. Stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat, and add eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheet, or pipe into desired shape.
  • Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake 25 minutes more, or until golden. Cool completely, split, fill with custard, and replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 81.2 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

GRANDMA MARY'S CREAM PUFFS



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This is my great grandma Mary's recipe for cream puffs. It takes a while, but is so worth it! It took a while trying to figure out the exact recipe as a lot of the ingredients were labeled as a handful of this and a heaping spoon of that. Enjoy!

Provided by Rella On the radio

Categories     Mini Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
10 large eggs
6 cups milk
12 fluid ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 large eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine water, butter, and salt for pastries in a saucepan on the stove; bring to a brisk boil. Add flour, then turn off the heat and stir vigorously until mixture is smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is thick and shiny. Spoon 12 dollops of the mixture onto each of the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 30 minutes, swapping racks halfway through. Remove to cooling racks and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine milk, condensed milk, sugar, eggs, and salt for filling in a pot over medium-high heat. When the mixture starts to steam, reduce heat to medium.
  • Place cornstarch in a bowl and stir in about 2 tablespoons of the hot milk mixture. Stir vigorously until it's completely liquid, then pour into the pot with the remaining milk mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until custard thickens.
  • Turn off the heat, add vanilla, and continue stirring for about 8 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes; it will thicken as it cools.
  • Cut the tops off the cooled pastries. Add the custard filling and put the tops back on. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 132.5 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 162 mg, Sugar 26 g

POTATO PUFF



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This wonderfully rich potato casserole complements a variety of main courses. I've shared the recipe with so many people, I can almost recite it by heart!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash. , In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, salt, basil and pepper. Gradually stir into mashed potatoes. Fold in 1 cup cheese. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into potato mixture., Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CUTE CREAM PUFFS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: dark chocolate, unsalted butter, water, milk, granulated sugar, salt, all-purpose flour, large eggs, egg, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, small piping bag, large piping bags

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 cream puffs

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup dark chocolate, melted
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
½ cup water
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 small piping bag, or zip-top bag
2 large piping bags, or zip-top bags with standard round tips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Chill a large bowl in the freezer.
  • Add the melted chocolate to a small piping bag or zip-top bag and cut ⅛ inch (3 mm) off the tip of the bag.
  • Pipe 10 sets of ears, eyes, noses, mouths, and paws onto 1 of the parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Make the puffs: in a medium pot, bring the butter, water, milk, sugar, and salt to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the liquid begins to boil, remove the pot from the heat and immediately add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture begins to form a ball.
  • Return the pot to the heat and cook for another 30 seconds to remove excess moisture. Remove the pot from the heat. Working quickly, add the eggs one at a time, stirring until each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue stirring until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the pan and is thick and glossy. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe 1-inch (2-cm) dollops of batter on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1-inch (2-cm) apart.
  • Dip a fingertip in the egg wash and gently press down any points, then brush the egg wash lightly all over the puffs.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350˚F (180˚C), and continue to bake for 20 minutes more, until golden brown.
  • Transfer the puffs to a wire rack and cool until able to handle. Cut the tops off of the puffs with a serrated knife. Let cool completely.
  • Make the whipped cream: add the heavy cream and powdered sugar to the chilled bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag or zip-top bag fitted with a round tip.
  • Pipe mounds of whipped cream into the puffs. Add the tops of the puffs and decorate with the chocolate faces.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 9 grams

BAKED POTATO PUFFS



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The hardest line cook job I ever had was at the Carnelian Room, where on a busy night I'd prepare over 250 steaks and chops. The biggest challenge was frying French potato puffs to order. Called pommes dauphine, it's one of the finest foods ever invented. To save your kitchen from that deep fryer smell, I wanted to try a baked version. I was very happy with the results. Even though they weren't as dark and crispy as the fried version, the inside was virtually identical. Enjoy these as a warm snack with a dip, or to go alongside some eggs or grilled steak.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small Yukon gold potatoes, or as needed, quartered
½ cup water
¼ cup butter
kosher salt to taste
½ cup flour
2 large eggs
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter 24 mini muffin cups.
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and season with salt. Heat until butter melts and starts to bubble. Stir in flour until mixture pulls away from the pan and comes together into a dough.
  • Transfer pastry dough to a bowl. Spread in the bowl and let cool, about 5 minutes. Mix in eggs using a spatula until dough is very soft and sticky. Add 2 cups of the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined. Add a pinch of salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Give it one last mix.
  • Scoop potato dough into the greased muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes. Let rest for 1 minute before removing puffs onto a wire rack. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 37.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAM PUFF DESSERT



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This is delicious and easy and everyone loves it. You can make it ahead and freeze it, but let it partially thaw before serving. It's best when it's 'crispy' frozen.

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups cold milk
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ cup milk chocolate flavored topping
¼ cup caramel topping
⅓ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt butter in water until bubbly. Dump in flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth and glossy. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes, until puffy and golden. Let cool completely on wire rack.
  • While puff is cooling, beat together cream cheese, milk and pudding mix. Spread over cooled puff. Chill 20 minutes.
  • Spread whipped topping over chilled filling and drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauces. Sprinkle with almonds. Freeze 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

CRISPY CREAMY POTATO PUFFS



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This was in the last issue of the Food and Wine magazine, and it really is so good. Its easy to do, but the hardest thing is the time. It is better if you use the potato ricer as it calls for. Gives the potatoes an entirely different texture. What a unique way to serve potatoes for the holidays! Serving size is an estimate, as it makes 60 potato puffs.

Provided by Lou6566

Categories     Potato

Time 2h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
salt
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Cook for 1 minute over high heat, shaking the pan frequently to dry out the potatoes.
  • Pass the potatoes through a ricer into a large bowl. Stir in the egg, butter, dry milk, cheese, flour and nutmeg; season with salt. Using floured hands, roll the potato mixture into 1-inch balls; you should have about 60.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering. Working in batches of about 12, fry the potato balls over moderately high heat until they are browned on 3 sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, season lightly with salt and transfer the potato balls to a large rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining balls.
  • When all of the puffs are fried, reheat them in the oven for about 10 minutes. Serve at once.
  • MAKE AHEAD The recipe can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight. Bring the potato balls to room temperature before frying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 36.4, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.1

CRISPY POTATO PUFFS



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Crispy coating surrounds a velvety potato filling in these adorable puffs. They make a perfect side for meats and poultry. Best of all, the recipe makes 2 dozen, so you can use just the number you need for dinner.-Eva Tomlinson, Bryan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (2 puffs each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds cubed peeled potatoes (about 11 cups)
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
6 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan., Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter and salt; stir in cheese. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape., In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and sesame seeds. Shape potato mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in cornflake mixture. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until golden brown., Freeze option: Place unbaked puffs on baking sheets; cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, preheat oven to 400°. Place frozen potato puffs on greased baking sheets. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM PUFFS



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 13 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, plus 1 tablespoon for baking sheet
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit a non-air-cushioned baking sheet. Lightly butter the baking sheet and cover with the paper. Fit a pastry bag with 1-inch tip.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, bring water, salt and butter just to a boil so that butter melts. Remove from heat. Add the flour all at once and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon just until blended.
  • Return pan to stove and continue to beat over low heat until the mixture is smooth, shiny and pulls away from sides of pan, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Make sure each is fully incorporated. The finished dough will look shiny.
  • To fill the pastry bag, fold top third of the bag down over your hand and scrape the dough into the bag with a spatula. When two-thirds full, twirl the top of the bag until all the air is out. Continue to twirl the bag and apply pressure with one hand, using your other hand to steady the tip. Gently squeeze dough onto the baking sheet to form 13 1 1/2-inch mounds.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Slit puffs on either side about halfway through with the tip of a sharp knife. Return puffs to oven for 15 minutes. Remove to cooling rack. When cool, split in half from side to side.
  • The puffs should be light and browned. If there is any wet dough, pull it out with fingers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 120, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 96 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASIEST CREAM PUFFS



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Make and share this Easiest Cream Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 24-30 puffs, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup low-fat margarine or 1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup boiling bottled water
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • If butter is not at room temperature, chop it up first.
  • Add butter to boiling water.
  • When butter is dissolved remove from heat.
  • Add flour and salt.
  • Beat with a spoon until it looks like putty (about 15 minutes).
  • Cool, add eggs unbeaten one at a time.
  • Beat until creamy.
  • Drop ¾ to 1 tablespoon of cream puff mixture, for each cream puff, onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 375°.
  • Reduce oven to 350° and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool.
  • To Serve: cut off the top and fill with whipped cream or vanilla pudding, then replace the top.
  • Sift small amount of powdered sugar over each cream puff.

Tips:

  • For crispy cream puff potatoes, ensure the potatoes are evenly coated in cornstarch before frying.
  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to prevent overcrowding the potatoes while frying.
  • Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F for optimal results.
  • Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the potato pieces, ensuring they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Use a slotted spoon or wire mesh strainer to remove the potatoes from the oil, allowing excess oil to drain.
  • Season the potatoes immediately after frying while they are still hot, as they will absorb the flavors better.
  • Experiment with different seasonings and toppings, such as garlic powder, paprika, grated Parmesan cheese, or fresh herbs.
  • Serve the cream puff potatoes warm as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.

Conclusion:

Cream puff potatoes are a delectable treat that combines the crispy exterior of fried potatoes with the fluffy, airy texture of cream puffs. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this article, you can prepare this delightful dish at home and impress your family and friends. Whether you prefer classic seasonings or adventurous flavor combinations, cream puff potatoes offer endless possibilities for culinary creativity. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your oil, and embark on a culinary journey to create these irresistible potato gems. Happy cooking!

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