Pumpkin Cream Puffs
Delightful pumpkin cream puffs with a rich filling, perfect for fall gatherings and Halloween festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the flour until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and puffed up.
- Allow the cream puffs to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice until soft peaks form.
- Slice the tops off the cooled cream puffs, fill with the pumpkin and whipped cream mixture, and replace the tops.
Notes
Ensure the cream puffs are fully baked and cooled before filling to prevent sogginess. Fill before serving for best texture.