Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs

why make this recipe

Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs are a delightful treat that combine the best of both worlds: the airy, light texture of choux pastry and the rich flavor of coffee cream filling. These puffs are perfect for a coffee break, a dessert table, or any occasion where you want to impress your family and friends. They are simple to make and can bring a smile to anyone’s face.

how to make Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 3 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ cup cold heavy cream, whipped
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine the water, ½ cup unsalted butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cooking

3. Once boiling, add 1 cup of flour all at once. Stir quickly until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
4. Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.

Filling and Serving

7. In a bowl, mix 4 tbsp softened butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup flour, and 1 ½ cups milk. Heat this mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly.
8. Once it starts to thicken, add 3 tbsp instant coffee and ½ cup sugar. Stir until dissolved.
9. Remove from heat, add ¼ cup cornstarch, and stir until mixed well. Let it cool.
10. Once cooled, fold in the whipped heavy cream and vanilla.
11. Fill the cooled choux puffs with the coffee cream mixture.

how to serve Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs

Serve the Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs as a charming dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat with coffee. You can dust them with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and a pretty presentation.

how to store Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs

Store the choux puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within a day or two to maintain their crispiness. If you need to store them longer, keep the filling separate and fill the puffs just before serving.

tips to make Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs

• Make sure to let the dough cool down properly before adding the eggs to avoid cooking them.
• Pipe the dough in uniform sizes for even cooking.
• Whipping the heavy cream until stiff peaks form will give a nice texture to your coffee cream filling.

variation

You can customize your coffee cream filling by adding flavored extracts, such as hazelnut or almond, or by using different types of coffee.

FAQs

Can I use decaf coffee in the recipe?
Yes, you can use decaf coffee or espresso powder to keep the flavor but without the caffeine.

Can I freeze the choux puffs?
Yes, you can freeze the puffs unfilled. Just make sure they are completely cool, and store them in an airtight container. Fill them after thawing.

What if my choux puffs collapse?
If your puffs collapse, it’s usually because they were not cooked long enough. Make sure your oven temperature is accurate, and avoid opening the oven door too early while baking.

Crispy Coffee Cream Choux Puffs

Delightful choux puffs filled with rich coffee cream, perfect for dessert or coffee breaks.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 12 puffs

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: French, Pastry

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the choux pastry

• ½ cup unsalted butter for the choux pastry
• 1 cup water for the choux pastry
• 1 tbsp sugar for the choux pastry
• ½ tsp salt for the choux pastry
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for the choux pastry
• 4 large eggs for the choux pastry

For the coffee cream filling

• 4 tbsp butter, softened for the filling
• ¼ cup brown sugar for the filling
• ⅓ cup flour for the filling
• 1 ½ cups milk for the filling
• 3 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder for the filling
• ½ cup sugar for the filling
• ¼ cup cornstarch for the filling
• 2 tbsp butter additional for the filling
• ½ cup cold heavy cream, whipped for the filling
• 1 tsp vanilla for the filling

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine the water, ½ cup unsalted butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cooking

1. Once boiling, add 1 cup of flour all at once. Stir quickly until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
2. Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
3. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.

Filling and Serving

1. In a bowl, mix 4 tbsp softened butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup flour, and 1 ½ cups milk. Heat this mixture in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly.
2. Once it starts to thicken, add 3 tbsp instant coffee and ½ cup sugar. Stir until dissolved.
3. Remove from heat, add ¼ cup cornstarch, and stir until mixed well. Let it cool.
4. Once cooled, fold in the whipped heavy cream and vanilla.
5. Fill the cooled choux puffs with the coffee cream mixture.

Notes

Store the choux puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within a day or two to maintain their crispiness. If you need to store them longer, keep the filling separate and fill the puffs just before serving. To enhance presentation, dust with powdered sugar before serving.