All-American Cream Puffs

All-American Cream Puffs

It’s time to celebrate the blast off of summer with All-American Cream Puffs, our flag waving party time finish!

In France our glorious puffs would be called profiteroles, but in the USA they are cream puffs.

Bake them up, slice off the top third,  fill with frosty scoops of ice cream or sorbet, add the tops, drizzle with fresh blueberry sauce, add a dollop of whipped cream, and finally bedazzle with old glory.

It’s a patriotic dessert that’s well suited for all your summer parties, and this political year, well into November!!!

 

 

 

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.”

Alan D. Wolfelt

Celebrate summer with All-American Cream Puffs. Bake some up, add a scoop of frosty ice cream, drizzle with blueberry sauce, and add a dollop of cream, for a flag waving patriotic dessert everyone will cheer for!

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Choux paste for cream puffs, is one of the first desserts I remember making as a girl.  They puff up so fun in the oven and are easy to make.  You can swirl the dough from a pastry bag, but I love the rustic shapes that result from using a spoon.

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • In 2½-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to rolling boil. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously over low heat about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs, all at once; continue beating until smooth.
  • On a parchment covered baking sheet, drop dough by slightly less than ¼ cupfuls about 3 inches apart. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden.
  • Cool away from draft, about 30 minutes.

While the puffs are baking make fresh blueberry sauce and set aside to cool.  Make a batch of Stabilized Whipped Cream  and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.  If you have some US Flag picks, they add to the fun!

 

To assemble All-American Cream Puffs:  

Cut off top third of each puff.  Fill cream puffs with a scoop of ice cream; replace tops.  Drizzle with blueberry sauce.  Top with a dollop of whipped cream.  Garnish with an American flag and serve immediately.

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Renée

Renée is passionate about making and sharing ALL things delicious! Her happy place really is her kitchen where she loves whipping up memories with her family and friends. Raised in sunny Southern California she's spent her adulthood in Idaho, both sides of her great state. She's married to an amazing man, and together they have 5 children, who gave them five more, and now they have 28 grandchildren. So there’s always a reason to cook and celebrate around their place!

77 Comments

  1. Neri Ann

    Looks sinfully delicious!!! With a little skills from baking, I am thinking if I can pull this off or maybe I am better on eating it!

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    • Renée

      Neri, they only look hard, seriously they are such a beginner’s recipe…promise. We’re cheering for you!

      Reply
  2. Raya

    Wow this actually looks so good! Can;t wait to make this with my mom for Father’s day!

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    • Renée

      Great idea for Father’s Day Raya, thank you!

      Reply
  3. Amy Scott

    These are perfect for 4th of July! I’m always wanting to do red, white and blue themed foods but they always look tacky. These work perfectly not to mention how yummy they’ll be!

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    • Renée

      They are fun for holidays, but also are great to serve all summer long. Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  4. Carol Cassara

    Seriously? I haven’t even had my morning coffee but am dying to taste these yummy little calorie bombs. Will pin in a second for the future. Mmmm!

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    • Renée

      Thanks so much Carol. We appreciate fellow pinners!!!

      Reply
  5. Freya Farrington

    I didn’t realise they were referred to as cream puffs in USA, a recipe I’ll definitely be recommending to my american friends from having lived there in the past, I remember always being on the hunt for american recipes for 4th oaf July and these look delicious!

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    • Alison

      That is really cool, Freya! Traditionally, cream puffs are filled with a sweetened whipped cream but we like to test the boundaries a little bit! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ana De- Jesus

    Oh my god this looks amazing, I think in the UK we would call these scones but they look like the sweet treat I need right now!

    Reply
    • Alison

      Thanks, Ana! They are the perfect sweet treat!

      Reply
  7. Lily Travella

    These look amazing. So light and delicious. They look like cream tea we have in England. One of my favourite dishes.

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    • Alison

      Thanks Lily! They would taste great during tea time!

      Reply
  8. Nya

    Aw, my boyfriend is French and already told me about profiteroles, he loves that ! Thank you for this recipe, he will be surprised when I’ll bake it for him (maybe maybe) !

    Reply
    • Alison

      You can do it, Nya! They are so much easier than you think and he would love it!

      Reply
  9. Klaudia

    Wuuuuaaaaah , sorry but wuuaaah , I could so dive into my pc screen ! My printer is running , weekend here we go . It’s puffy time ! I love cream puffs , my mum is a real champion in making strawberry cream puffs . I had a vague idea how to make them , so thank you so much for the recipe !!! I know , they are not difficult to make , Sunday I will have them on my coffee table ! Sharing , goes without saying 😉

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    • Alison

      I love you, Klaudia! You always make us so happy! Glad you love the recipe! Please make them and tell us what you think!

      Reply
  10. Andrea

    one of those recipes that is perfect for rainy and/or cold weather – and they look so darned good as well!

    Reply
    • Alison

      I agree they are perfect for any weather or when I am having a bad day!

      Reply
  11. Liz Mays

    Oh yum! These would be really fun treats to put out at a party. They look really good!

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    • Alison

      Thanks Liz! I can’t wait to make them for my extended family!

      Reply
  12. Bella B (xoxoBella)

    These look really good and would be a great addition to a holiday get-together!

    Reply
    • Alison

      Thanks Bella! It is always fun to have something new for a get-together, right?

      Reply
    • Alison

      Thanks Jolie! When you make some make sure you come and share it with us, too, especially on our facebook page so we can share it with our followers!

      Reply
  13. Me-An Clemente

    I didn’t know that profiteroles and cream puffs are one and the same thing. Anyway, the cream puffs you’ve made looks delicious. And I like how you made the recipe easy to follow even for non-pastry bakers. I just hope you also included a good cream recipe. It’s better to make a homemade cream to go along with the cream puff.

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  14. rebecca

    Those are so cute. Perfect for the upcoming summer holidays.

    Reply
    • Alison

      Won’t they be perfect after a fun barbecue?!

      Reply
  15. Jasmine

    Those are adorable! Perfect for the upcoming holidays

    Reply
    • Alison

      It is such a fun dessert for the holidays!

      Reply
  16. Beth

    When I saw the first photo in reading this blog, I knew that I had to try these creme puffs! Thank you for providing the recipe and a great impetus to start cooking!

    Reply
    • Alison

      Yes, Beth! You need to make these! They are amazing!

      Reply
  17. Carrie

    These look amazing! I definitely want to try to make these! I love creme puffs!

    Reply
    • Renée

      Awesome Carrie, thanks!

      Reply
  18. Vlad Vaida

    These seem like a great dessert for a Birthday so might bookmark this! They just seem so great!!

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    • Renée

      I think they are great and super easy for special occasions. We love individual desserts here!!!! Thank you.

      Reply
  19. Terri Beavers

    I love making cream puffs but mine seldom look this pretty. I just need to keep practicing and I’ll do that by trying your recipe.

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    • Renée

      I have no special skills Terri, they just do their thing! That’s one of the things I love about them. Thanks for joining in at CK!

      Reply
  20. heidi

    I drooled a little. I would definitely make this for my husband. It looked like five pounds and that’s a good thing. Love your recipes

    Reply
    • Renée

      Hey Heidi, it’s so nice to have you with us! We only indulge on occasion, and then it’s just with a few bites. Thank you and have a happy Memorial Day with your family.

      Reply
    • Renée

      We plan to enjoy them with our hands over our hearts, Louisa. Thanks, it’s great to have you here and I’m coming to check out your pockets!!!!

      Reply
  21. Nicole Escat

    Yummy it’s really good. I wanna grab it from my screen.

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    • Renée

      We are dying to hand one over to you Nicole!!!!

      Reply
  22. Ana

    This looks so mouth-watering and yum! I feel like putting my hands inside my laptop and grabbing it right now. Your presentation is amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!

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    • Renée

      Wishing we could serve you one Ana! Happy Memorial Day to you.

      Reply
  23. Tori Gabriel

    I never knew cream puffs were basically profiteroles! These sound incredible. I need to try this recipe.

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    • Renée

      Thanks Tori, let us know your outcome please!

      Reply
    • Renée

      Greatest Stella, yeah it’s time to get our red + white + blue on!!!!

      Reply
  24. Sophia

    This looks good and it is an amazing presentation.

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    • Renée

      Thanks Sophia! Great to have you here…

      Reply
  25. CouRtneylynne

    Omg how yummy!!!! I will definitely have to give these a pin so I can give them a try!

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    • Renée

      Thanks a million Courtneylynne, we love our pinners!!!

      Reply
  26. Jasmine Watts

    Yumm… This recipe looks so good and perfect for the upcoming holidays!! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Renée

      Have a very happy one Jasmine and thanks so much!

      Reply
  27. Maaya Legaspi

    Thanks for the recipe! looks really delish especially for someone like who really loves food. yum yum! :p

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    • Renée

      Don’t we all??? Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Dreammerin

    Wow! It looks incredible! You are very talented and creative at the same time! I’m impressed! Pinned it! Happy Wednesday!

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    • Renée

      Thanks a million, same to you!

      Reply
  29. BeRlin

    Love cream puff! Haha. Would love to try this and i hope i could make them right. I would put spongebob instead so my boys would love them. Ihihi

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    • Renée

      What a fun idea, that would be festive!

      Reply
  30. Mikee

    Omy! Looks so delicious. I still doubt I can do it. For now, let me have one please? 🙂 Thank you for sharing your recipe.

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    • Renée

      One All-American Cream Puff coming right up Mikee! Enjoy the holiday for us.

      Reply
  31. Lisa Rios

    My goodness, this looks absolutely delicious & mouth watering. I have never heard about a cream-puff before, but this look so easy to do & I would love to get it done during this weekend.

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    • Renée

      Thanks Jessica, that’s so nice of you!

      Reply
  32. Maria

    This is one of my favorite desserts! And I can’t thank you enough for sharing this recipe. Definitely looks yummy!
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    • Renée

      I’m so glad Marla, enjoy the weekend!

      Reply
  33. Eunis De Guzman

    Millions of time I think about why I loved sweets and this one is really a must try! Thanks for inspiring me to make some this for my hubby 🙂 It makes me craved right now.

    Reply
    • Renée

      They are super easy and delicious, he will appreciate you and love them!

      Reply
  34. Nina Sogue

    I love cream puffs! But I’m not good at baking. At keast, not yet. My ultimate dream is to be able to learn though. I hope I’d be able to bake this someday 🙂

    Nina | http://www.ninasogue.com

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    • Renée

      Thanks Nadine, and I promise cream puffs are so basic, no real baking skills are required, so they are a great place to start!

      Reply
  35. Dominic Barrios

    If that cream puff is only available during political years , then I wish it’s elections every year. Kidding aside, those cream puffs look really delicious. Added by that scoop of ice cream and blueberry sauce. Craving for one already!
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