There’s something absolutely enchanting about cream puffs, especially when they are inspired by the legendary Dolly Parton. Known for her sweet personality and Southern charm, Dolly Parton’s take on this classic French pastry elevates cream puffs into a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and butter. Heat over medium heat until melted, then bring to a rolling boil.
Remove from heat and stir in the flour and salt until a ball forms.
Let the dough cool for about 5 minutes and then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until p￭ and golden brown, avoiding opening the oven door during baking.
Cool the puffs completely on a wire rack.
Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form to make the filling.
Cut a small slit in each cooled puff and fill with the vanilla cream filling.
Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the topping.
