Japanese Cream Puff
Japanese cream puff is a light, crispy pastry filled with delicious pastry cream filling. With its perfect blend of a crunchy shell and a rich, smooth center, it’s a must-try for dessert lovers everywhere.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Pastry
Cuisine: Baking Recipes
Keyword: Japanese Cream Puff
Servings: 8 pieces
- 3 tablespoons (40g) butter
- 2 teaspoon (10g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (100ml) water
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 2 small eggs
Crème Pâtissière (Filling) (Adapted from The Little Teochew)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (60g) caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons (20g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (14g) butter for additional shine and firmness
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Put butter, sugar, and water in a saucepan on low heat. Turn off the heat once the butter has melted.
Add in the flour. Stir quickly until the dough is formed and does not stick to the saucepan. Let cook for about 1-2 minutes to dry up the water a little bit.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave to cool for about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time using an electronic mixer (low speed) or a hand mixer until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
Scoop the dough into a piping bag. Squeeze and pipe the dough onto a greased baking sheet or silicone mat. Leave enough room in between each pastry. The dough should make 8 large puffs.
Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 374°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Once the puffs turn golden brown, switch the temperature to 356°F (180°C) and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Crème Pâtissière (Filling)
Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan. Sift the all-purpose flour into the egg mixture, and mix well.
Pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking consistently until well incorporated.
Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and firm up. Remove the heat and whisk in butter.
Transfer the creme to a bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use. Transfer the creme into a piping bag before assembling.
To make the cream puffs, cut the puff half horizontally. Pipe the creme on the bottom part of the puff and cover it with the top part. Serve the cream puff with powdered sugar dusting on top.
- Let your eggs sit at room temperature before using them. This helps them mix in better and makes your cream puffs lighter.
- Make sure to let the dough cool a bit before adding the eggs. This prevents them from cooking and keeps the mixture nice and smooth.
- Try not to open the oven door while they’re baking, especially in the first 10-15 minutes, or your cream puffs might deflate.
- Let the Japanese cream puffs cool completely before filling them. This keeps them light and crispy instead of soggy.
Serving: 8pieces | Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 652mg | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g