STATE FAIR CREAM PUFFS

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The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served this cream puff recipe at our state fair since 1924. -Ruth Jungbluth, Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Combine milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until almost stiff. Split cream puffs; discard soft dough from inside. Fill the cream puffs just before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Danika Graham
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These cream puffs were a little time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party raved about them.


3.sylhet Murad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cream puffs were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Albert Louis
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These cream puffs were amazing! The pastry was light and flaky, and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


anzala shoreet
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I've never made cream puffs before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and I will definitely be making them again.


Nabil Bg (Bgn)
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These cream puffs were a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the puffs didn't rise properly. I ended up throwing them away.


Ariyan Ibrahim
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These cream puffs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


M Sohail
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I'm not a huge fan of cream puffs, but these were really good! The filling was light and fluffy, and the pastry was perfectly crispy.


Payton Burgess
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These cream puffs were a little more difficult to make than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Ijaz Honey
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I've made these cream puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're light and airy, with a delicious filling.


Anne Redmond
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These cream puffs were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used a piping bag to fill them with whipped cream and they were a hit at my party.