Craquelin Cream Puffs
Craquelin Cream Puffs are an exquisite French pastry featuring a crisp, crackly topping over airy choux pastry, filled with creamy vanilla custard. Perfect for desserts, gatherings, or indulgent treats, these cream puffs combine texture and flavor in every bite.

Craquelin Cream Puffs are a delightful French pastry combining a crisp, textured topping with light and airy choux pastry. The word "craquelin" refers to the sweet, cookie-like dough layer baked on top of the cream puffs, creating a golden, crackly crust that adds both flavor and elegance. Beneath this delicate exterior lies a hollow shell, perfect for filling with smooth, creamy vanilla pastry cream or your choice of flavored custards. These pastries are an indulgent treat, offering a harmonious contrast between the crisp topping, soft choux, and luscious filling. Whether served at an elegant gathering or enjoyed as a personal indulgence, Craquelin Cream Puffs are sure to impress with their exquisite texture and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 200
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Sugar: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Directions
1. Step
In a bowl, mix flour (40 g), sugar (40 g), and butter (30 g) until well combined. Place the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out using a rolling pin. Set aside.
2. Step
In a saucepan, heat water (65 g), milk (65 g), butter (60 g), and salt (1/4 tsp) until the butter melts. Add flour (65 g) to the saucepan and stir quickly for about 30 seconds until a smooth dough forms. Transfer the dough to a bowl to cool slightly. Gradually add the eggs (3 pcs), one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and glossy.
3. Step
Pipe the choux pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming small mounds or desired shapes. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Bake at 190°C for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 160°C and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
4. Step
In a saucepan, whisk together the egg (1 pc), sugar (35 g), cornstarch (10 g), and milk (250 ml). Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Remove from heat, add vanilla sugar (1 tsp) and butter (50 g), and stir until smooth. Cover and let cool.
5. Step
Make a small hole in each baked pastry using a fork or a knife. Pipe or spoon the prepared filling into the center of each pastry.
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