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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 Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 602 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Crème Pâtissière (Filling)
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  1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan. Sift the all-purpose flour into the egg mixture, and mix well.
  2. Pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking consistently until well incorporated.
  3. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and firm up. Remove the heat and whisk in butter.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8pieces Calories 602kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Cholesterol 652mg (217%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 602

% Daily Value*

Serving 8pieces
Calories 602kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 61g 94%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Cholesterol 652mg 217%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.