Best 5 Japanese Crispy Cream Puff Shells Recipes

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Japanese crispy cream puff shells, known as "choux à la crème" in French, are a delightful pastry that combines a light and airy choux pastry shell with a smooth and creamy filling. Originating from 16th century France, these delicate treats have gained immense popularity worldwide, including in Japan, where they are often enjoyed as a sweet snack or dessert. If you're craving these delectable pastries, this article will guide you through finding the best recipe to create crispy and flavorful Japanese cream puff shells that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JAPANESE CRISPY CREAM PUFF SHELLS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by moeself

Number Of Ingredients 9

Top Crust:
4 ounces butter
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
5 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 ounce butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Top Crust Dough: Melt Butter in a small saucepan, Stir in Sugar, then flour. Cream Puff Shells: Place butter, salt and water in a large saucepan over high heat. When butter is melted and it starts to boil, remove from heat and Immediately tip in flour all at once, and beat into a firm dough with wooden spoon. In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 5 eggs. Add approximately one egg to the dough at a time, beating well in between with a wooden spoon. Spoon into a Piping bag and Pipe directly downward onto paper-lined tray. If you like, use chopsticks or fingers to pull pastry upwards on the sides.6Place thin discs of Top Crust Dough (from step 1) on top of each.7Immediately bake in a very hot oven 410-430 degrees F, 25-30min until well puffed and browned then down to 210 degrees F for 40 min or more to dry.

CREAM PUFF SHELLS



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Choux pastry -- fill with sweetened whipped cream or custard.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup shortening
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In medium saucepan, combine shortening, salt and boiling water and heat until entire mixture boils. Reduce heat, add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is thick and shiny and breaks from spoon.
  • Pipe or spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 20 minutes more, or until golden and sound hollow when tapped. Cool and fill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

JAPANESE CRISPY CREAM PUFF SHELLS (SHU CREAM)



Japanese Crispy Cream Puff Shells (Shu Cream) image

The French may have invented Choix pastry but Japanese Patisseries have perfected it. Cream Puffs are called "Shu Cream" in Japan, and my favorite kind of Shu Cream are the ones with a Crispy Shell, called "Pie Shu". Beard Papa's is a famous Japanese Cream Puff chain which has spread from Japan to several other countries. This is my own recipe for the Cream Puff Shells. I started making cream puffs from my mother's Japanese handwritten recipes ten years ago and gradually adjusted to make a recipe which produces the largest, crispy-shelled cream puffs possible. If you would like to serve these Cream Puffs with Japanese Custard Cream Filling as shown in the photograph, (must be made well in advance) please see http://www.littlejapanmama.com/2011/08/japanese-cream-puffs-recipe-in-us-cups.html There is also a recipe there with Metric Measurements.

Provided by Little Japan Mama

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 Cream Puff Shells

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces butter
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
5 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 ounce butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Top Crust Dough: Melt Butter in a small saucepan, Stir in Sugar, then flour.
  • Cream Puff Shells: Place butter, salt and water in a large saucepan over high heat.
  • When butter is melted and it starts to boil, remove from heat and Immediately tip in flour all at once, and beat into a firm dough with wooden spoon.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly whisk 5 eggs. Add approximately one egg to the dough at a time, beating well in between with a wooden spoon.
  • Spoon into a Piping bag and Pipe directly downward onto paper-lined tray. If you like, use chopsticks or fingers to pull pastry upwards on the sides.
  • Place thin discs of Top Crust Dough (from step 1) on top of each.
  • Immediately bake in a very hot oven 410-430 degrees F, 25-30min until well puffed and browned then down to 210 degrees F for 40 min or more to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 64, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.3

SHU CREAM (JAPANESE CREAM PUFF)



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This is my modified version of the great tasting Shu Cream recipe (Japanese Cream Puff) that I got at About.com. Yum! *You can also use your own cream puff pastry and just use the custard cream I have here!

Provided by Arashijing

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 cream puffs, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 cup flour
3 eggs
3 tablespoons flour, sifted
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 egg yolks
powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • For the cream puff pastry:.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Set aside.
  • On a pan in low heat, mix butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Bring back to low heat. Add flour and mix really quickly.
  • Turn off heat. Add eggs and mix very well.
  • Put mixture in a bag.
  • Squeeze in mounds of 10-12 on wax paper lined pan.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until the tips are a little brown.
  • Cool puffs on rack when done.
  • For the custard filling:.
  • In a pan, mix eggs and sugar.
  • Add the flour and mix well.
  • Add warm milk gradually. Put on stove in low heat.
  • Stir constantly until it thickens.
  • Remove from heat. Melt butter and mix very, very well.
  • Cool custard.
  • If you have the injection, fill it with the custard cream and fill the puff pastry. If not, slice the puff pastry in half and fill lower half with the cream custard. Dust top with powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

CREAM PUFF SHELLS



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Talk about convenience! Just one easy batch of this mouthwatering recipe from our Test Kitchen yields 16 buttery cream puff shells that freeze beautifully for up to 3 months-and that's just about the whole summer! They thaw in minutes and taste as yummy as the day you baked them...we promise!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 cream puff shells.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by 2 rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk the milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen cream puff shells: Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter for a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and water are very cold before starting.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • Roll the dough out thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Cut out circles of dough using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
  • Place the circles of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Chill the dough circles for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the dough circles in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Remove the dough circles from the oven and let them cool completely.
  • Fill the cooled dough circles with your favorite filling, such as whipped cream, pastry cream, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Japanese crispy cream puff shells are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on any occasion. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a special treat for yourself. With a little practice, you can easily make these cream puff shells at home. So next time you are looking for a sweet and delicious treat, give these Japanese crispy cream puff shells a try.

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