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Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

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Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

We wouldn’t necessarily choose to have cream puffs for dinner…

As a matter of fact, this is likely to be the only time.

But on crazy busy days, when I’ve worked on a post, and there are all sorts of obligations fighting for my attention…we usually eat what Ciao Chow Bambina is offering.

Which means…Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs it is!

Not ideal? Wait ’til Dom asks what we’re having for dessert…

Cream Puffs.

Hey! We can only do so much…am I right? Thankfully my guy has a sweet tooth, and won’t mind at all!

Actually, we’ll probably have a little popcorn tonight.

When I was growing up and dinner was slim, we knew it was “a popcorn night”! Some things never change! Love it!

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

I was inspired to make cream puffs as a result of all the beautiful blogs that are now highlighting Christmas recipes.

I thought it would be fun to make these miniature cream puffs (for Christmas) but you could just as easily adapt the filling to suit any flavor composition you’d like. Which means…pumpkin whipped cream slathered in these bite-size puffs would be a lovely dessert for Thanksgiving. Now my wheels are turning.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

This recipe comes from my tried and true Italian cooking class…gosh, that little class has paid for itself over and over in delicious food and inspired ideas.

Would you believe me if I told you there are only 7 ingredients in this? And two are for the whipped cream?
Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

Oh my…when I pulled these babies out of the oven – my day was made.

They’re crunchy and egg-y and light, and the perfect tiny vessel for our raspberry flavored whipped cream.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

I don’t know why anyone would buy processed whipped cream when you can so easily make it yourself.

We’re talking 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/3 cup jam (any flavor you like) and mix until medium-soft peaks form.

That’s it.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

I can imagine it with blackberry preserves, homemade strawberry jam or cinnamon scented pumpkin puree.

I can. I really can.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

When making the puffs, you can use either a spoon or a small ice cream scoop to measure out the dough. I use a scoop. I do recommend it if you have one. It gives you consistency and better control over the round shape which is what we’re going for.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

Once they’re baked and cooled, simply cut them in half, horizontally, and fill them with your whipped cream.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

 

You could easily prepare these puffs in advance, and make the flavored cream right before serving.

 

Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

This will be a hit my friends…for dinner…or otherwise!

Buon Appetito!

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Miniature Raspberry Cream Puffs

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Ingredients

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  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine butter and boiling water in a pan and bring back to a boil.
  3. Mix flour and salt together and add to the boiling water and stir rapidly until mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until dough is smooth. It will come together all at once when the final egg is mixed in.
  6. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then drop the temperature to 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool.
  9. In the meantime, mix the whipping cream with the jam until medium-soft peaks form.
  10. Cut the puffs in half, horizontally, and fill with cream.
  11. Put upper half on top.
  12. Serve.

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  3. Hi Annie! I love how there’s only 7 ingredients in these little puffs. Even better!? ….is that I actually have all the ingredients in my pantry right now. Because, with this crazy snowstorm (we live in the area that was hit the most) there’s a driving ban and we are in a state of emergency. But that didn’t stop us from at least trying to hit up Chipotle today, Ha. Yes, they were closed. But we’re Buffaloians, we’re tough and used to driving in snow =) And I love popcorn for dinner, but I’d rather make these instead. And there’s raspberry in them so that counts as a fruit!

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    • Hi Laura, So happy to know your family is well in the midst of all that crazy weather…I was thinking about you! Ha! I love that Chipotle was the restaurant of choice…that would have been my crew’s too! So, yes…popcorn…always good…but these cream puffs…a little bit better! Have fun!

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    • I am with you! When I discovered food blogs some years ago…I could not believe a) how much I could learn (and had to learn) and b) how happy they make me! I love the exchange of ideas and the creativity people have to share! Thanks Andrea!

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  6. Some days, we eat all sorts of crazy things for dinner because I’ve been baking all day and we always seem to have leftovers! Growing up, we’d have popcorn for dinner too when my mom had been too busy to buy groceries… Your cream puffs are so gorgeous, Annie! I’ve never made my own and love how these only contain a handful of ingredients:)

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    • I suppose we can look at this as one of the perks of our work… it’s funny because a friend of mine recently asked if I make a whole separate dinner on days that I’ve worked on say, a pie…and we chuckled because I said, nope – pie it is! 🙂 So, you had popcorn nights, too? I love it! Popcorn holds a very special place in my heart! Thanks Heather!

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  15. It’s so true — we get caught up on what we’re making for our posts and dinner takes a back seat! I’d be up for these beautiful cream puffs for dinner. I love how easy choux pastry is, and this filling is so luscious and perfect for the holiday! Pinned. 🙂

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  16. Absolutely beautiful! I love cream puffs and should make some soon! Before I started cooking I always thought that choux pastry was too difficult to make, but it really isn’t. Pinned!

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  17. I would totally eat these cream puffs for dinner, too! This is actually one of my favorite desserts, yet I hardly ever have it. That definitely needs to change! I love that you filled the insides with raspberry cream. Sounds delish!

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