State Fair Cream Puffs Recipe

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"The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served these treats at our state fair since 1924," says Ruth Jungbluth of Dodgeville.

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State Fair Cream Puffs Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  • Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Combine milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each for steam to escape; cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until almost stiff. Split cream puffs; discard soft dough from inside. Fill the cream puffs just before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 filled cream puff equals 340 calories, 29 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 196 mg cholesterol, 197 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as State Fair Cream Puffs in Taste of Home June/July 1999, p67

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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by missychrissy79

fast, light, lil messy, not many ingredients needed.


Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by Michele R

They turned out great! They look like they're hard to make but it was so simple. This recipe is a keeper.


Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2010 by Tom1234

This is an easy recipe to follow. One of my favorites.


Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2008 by kathykjk

Nothing can beat a good ol' Wisconsin State Fair cream puff! YUM!

 
 
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