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Easy Cream Puffs Recipe

Easy Cream Puffs Recipe

These cream puffs are a delicious, healthy treat that melts in your mouth. Enjoy them without any guilt. Delightful, dainty morsels of high-end patisserie now fully and perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs

For the Vanilla Custard Filling:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any non-dairy milk
  • 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Dusting:

  • Powdered erythritol for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan, combine the water and unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and quickly add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the saucepan.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the dough to cool for a few minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. The dough should become smooth and glossy.
  • Using a piping bag or a spoon, drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the choux pastry puffs are golden brown and have a hollow sound when tapped. Do not open the oven door during baking.

The Vanilla Custard Filling:

  • While the choux pastry is baking, prepare the vanilla custard filling. In a saucepan, heat the unsweetened almond milk until it’s hot but not boiling. Remove it from the heat.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered erythritol, egg yolks, almond flour, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the hot almond milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a custard-like consistency. Remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Assembly:

  • Once the choux pastry puffs have cooled, use a knife to make a small slit in the side of each puff.
  • Fill each puff with the vanilla custard filling using a piping bag or a spoon.
  • Dust the filled puffs with powdered erythritol for garnish.

Notes

Nutrition Facts:
  • Calories: 112
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg
  • Sodium: 44mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
Keyword Cream Puffs