The Ultimate Summer Dessert

Cream Puffs with Peach Chantilly Cream

There is nothing better than a light and airy cream puff for dessert. Wait – there is something better. A light and airy cream puff filled with whipped Chantilly cream and chopped peaches.

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These cream puffs are incredibly easy to make, and the best part is that you can prepare the shells ahead of time and fill them just before serving. While you can fill these cream puffs with whipped cream, pudding, or a classic Chantilly cream, this peach variation is a refreshing twist. Y

Tips for Perfect Cream Puffs

When mixing the peaches into the cream, wait until the last minute. Peaches can start to run, so keeping them cool and topping with powdered sugar ensures the best texture and flavor. Yum!

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Ingredients

Puffs

- 1 cup water

- 1 stick unsalted butter

- ¼ tsp Kosher salt

- 2 TBSP sugar

- 1 cup flour

- 4 eggs

Filling

- 2 peaches, chopped

- 2 cups heavy whipping cream

- 1 TBSP vanilla extract

- 1/3 cup sugar

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Directions

1. - In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil. Lower heat to medium.

- Add the flour all at once and stir until the batter pulls away from the side of the saucepan.

- Let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes.

- Transfer the dough into an electric mixer with a paddle attachment.

- Add the eggs one at a time until completely blended.

- Place the dough into a piping bag and squeeze it into two-inch round shapes, about two inches apart on a baking sheet.

2.- Preheat the oven to 425°F.

- Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 12-13 minutes. **Do not open the oven door.**

- Cool the puffs completely.

3.- In the meantime, whip the cream with sugar and vanilla extract.

- Fold in the chopped peaches.

- Pipe the cream into the puffs using a large open nozzle.

- Top with powdered sugar.

This recipe is not only easy and delicious but also sure to be a crowd favorite. When I was younger, my mom made cream puffs filled with a blend of vanilla pudding and whipped cream, which is a great variation if you prefer not to add fruit to your cream puff filling.

Get the full printable recipe on Ever After in the Woods.