Cream Puff Shells Recipe
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Cream Puff Shells

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

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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: 138 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 71mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Hartini 
I've made these so many times and they turn out really good every time. I fill these with... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by miki 
I make cream puffs a few times a year and this is a really good recipe. Make sure you cook the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LOULOU73 
In Australia we know these as profiteroles (a French dish) and people make a spectacular... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by MICH321 
Hubby loves cream puffs, so I make these often for him. You can also substitute beer for the... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2005 by MUSIC_MINX 
I am a BIG proponent of using butter rather than marg or shortening, but in these, I recommend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Living Well 
Fast, easy, delicious - I filled it with real whipped cream and drizzled chocolate on top! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by Darcey 
This recipe makes a very good cream puff. I fill with instant vanilla pud- ding. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2003 by TRISHAMIL 
Every time I've made these they come out perfect! No one believes that I made them, I also... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2006 by Meryl 
Excellent recipe. The shells came out beautiful and tasted like something out of a bakery. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2004 by Michelle 
Came out great and so easy to make. I used to think cream puffs was an all-day affair but now... MORE

 
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