Gluten-Free Classic Cream Puffs

Indulge in a timeless dessert made accessible to all with these Gluten-Free Classic Cream Puffs! These airy, golden pastries are crafted with a tender choux dough using gluten-free all-purpose flour, ensuring they remain light and perfectly hollow for your favorite creamy filling. Each puff is generously filled with delicate whipped cream, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and infused with a touch of vanilla for an irresistible flavor. Ideal for special occasions or casual gatherings, this crowd-pleasing treat combines the elegance of French patisserie with a gluten-free twist. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, these stunning and delicious cream puffs are surprisingly simple to make at home. Serve fresh or chilled for a heavenly dessert experience that's both classic and inclusive!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 240 ml Water
• 115 g Unsalted butter
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 140 g Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 4 large Eggs
• 480 ml Heavy cream
• 50 g Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, salt, and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add the gluten-free all-purpose flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl, and gradually add them to the dough mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy. The dough should be thick but pipeable.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 12 mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 190°C (375°F) and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the puffs are golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

Step 8

Turn off the oven and leave the puffs inside with the door ajar for another 10 minutes to dry out the centers.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

For the filling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until stiff peaks form.

Step 11

Slice each cooled puff halfway open and fill with the whipped cream or use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe the cream into each puff.

Step 12

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1239.9 grams (1239.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3461

Total Fat 279.30g	358%
Saturated Fat 160.00g	800%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1479mg	493%
Sodium 1650mg	72%
Total Carbohydrate 179.30g	65%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 54.80g
Protein 29.30g	59%

Vitamin D 164IU	820%
Calcium 166mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 311mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.1%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 21.4%