Cream Puff Shells Recipe
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Cream Puff Shells

By: GINGER P 
"Choux pastry -- fill with sweetened whipped cream or custard."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (69)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 large puffs
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 137 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by miki   view full review
I make cream puffs a few times a year and this is a really good recipe. Make sure you cook the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Hartini   view full review
I've made these so many times and they turn out really good every time. I fill these with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LOULOU73   view full review
In Australia we know these as profiteroles (a French dish) and people make a spectacular...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2005 by MUSIC_MINX   view full review
I am a BIG proponent of using butter rather than marg or shortening, but in these, I recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by MICHELLE   view full review
Hubby loves cream puffs, so I make these often for him. You can also substitute beer for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Darcey   view full review
This recipe makes a very good cream puff. I fill with instant vanilla pud- ding. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Living Well Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fast, easy, delicious - I filled it with real whipped cream and drizzled chocolate on top!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by TRISHAMIL   view full review
Every time I've made these they come out perfect! No one believes that I made them, I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2004 by Michelle   view full review
Came out great and so easy to make. I used to think cream puffs was an all-day affair but now...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by Meryl   view full review
Excellent recipe. The shells came out beautiful and tasted like something out of a bakery. I...

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