Cream Puffs
Grandma Hannah
​FILLING
Ingredients:
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 small container of Cool Whip
1/2 cup powdered sugar
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Instructions:
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Mix cream cheese, Cool Whip and sugar until well incorporated
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Put into piping bag and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
RASPBERRY COMPOTE
Ingredients:
1 pint (16 oz) raspberries or strawberries
2 Tbl Sugar
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Instructions:
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Sprinkle sugar over berries and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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You can also put them in the refrigerator overnight if you are making them ahead.
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PASTRY CHOUX
Ingredients:
1 cup sifted flour
¼ cup butter
1 cup water (or 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup milk)
4-5 eggs
Instructions:
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Put butter and water in saucepan and just bring to boil
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Add flour all at once and stir until it forms a ball
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Set aside until partly cool
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Add one egg at a time; beating constantly by hand or with mixer. The mixture should slowly roll off of your spoon, if it is good - don't add more egg. If it is not quite there; just an the egg white of the next egg (you can always then add the yoke if needed)
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Continue to beat for another 5 minutes
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Drop by spoonfuls or pipe on parchment paper about 2 inches apart
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Bake at 450 for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 375 and bake 15 minutes more
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Let cool and use right away or freeze for up to 1 month. Take out just 1 hour or so before filling.
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