Crafted by our chefs for IDS Vancouver 2024 – enjoy the flavours of IDS at home.
Our chefs use premium Miele appliances to perfect every bite, crafting exquisite nibbles that complement our showcase kitchen design lines.
These light and crisp pastries are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served as a decadent dessert or a charming addition to a party spread, cream puffs offer a heavenly combination of a texture and flavour that's sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients:
1 cup water
⅓ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 tsp sugar
Pinch salt
Preparation:
- Add butter and water to saucepan and bring to boil on high heat.
- Once boiling, add flour in 2 parts, stirring with spatula to create a thick paste.
- Turn heat down to low-medium, and cook the paste for another 1-2 minutes, smearing the paste with the spatula, and scraping the sides the entire time.
- Remove the hot paste and put into the bowl of a mixer.
- Using paddle attachment, bring to a medium-high speed.
- While mixer is running, add eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg for about 10-12 seconds.
- Mix until all eggs are incorporated and the paste is sticky and glossy, then transfer to a piping bag.
- Pipe while hot into desired shape and size.
- Bake in a Convection 375 oven, until firm and golden brown. Burst of steam optional.
Photo by: Olga Zarytska