Description
A delightful treat featuring light and airy pastries filled with a rich, creamy pistachio filling, perfect for special occasions or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until melted and boiling. Remove from heat and add flour and salt, stirring until a ball forms.
- Allow the dough to cool for 5 minutes, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pipe small mounds onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pistachio paste. Whip until soft peaks form. Fill cooled puffs with the pistachio cream.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Freeze unfilled puffs for best texture, thaw and fill before serving.
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal and use plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Cream Puffs, Dessert, Pastry, Baking