Delicious Cream Puffs: A Sweet Tooth Recipe

👨‍🍳Making cream puffs is easier than you think and perfect for beginners in baking.

🤤The dough used for cream puffs is called shoe paste and can be used to make other delicious pastries like profiteroles and eclairs.

🍪A sugar cookie is baked on top of the shoe paste to add a delicious crunch to the cream puffs.

🥛The pastry cream filling is made with egg yolks, cornstarch, milk, and sugar. It's a rich and creamy addition.

👩‍🍳The cream puffs need to cool completely before filling them with the pastry cream to avoid melting the cream.

Can I use a different filling for cream puffs?

—Yes, you can use different fillings like whipped cream, custard, or flavored creams.

What other desserts can I make with shoe paste?

—Shoe paste can be used to make profiteroles, eclairs, and other delicious pastries.

Do I need a pastry bag to pipe the shoe paste?

—No, you can use a gallon Ziploc bag with the corner cut off as a substitute.

How long can I store cream puffs?

—Cream puffs are best enjoyed on the day they are made, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Can I freeze cream puffs?

—Yes, you can freeze unfilled cream puffs for up to 2 months. Just thaw them at room temperature before filling.

00:00Introduction to the cream puff recipe and the popularity of viral cooking videos on YouTube.

02:50Preparation of the dough for the cream puffs and the sugar cookie that goes on top.

05:20Making the shoe paste dough for the cream puffs.

06:30Piping the shoe paste onto a baking sheet and adding the sugar cookie on top.

09:00Baking the cream puffs and the importance of letting them cool completely before filling.

11:15Making the pastry cream filling for the cream puffs.

13:25Filling the cooled cream puffs with the pastry cream.

15:00Final taste test and review of the cream puffs.