16 Cream Puffs That Are Rich, Fluffy, and Totally Irresistible
Cream puffs are the ultimate treat—light, fluffy, and decadently creamy all at once. These 16 recipes show you how to make bakery-worthy cream puffs right in your own kitchen, no fancy equipment needed. From classic vanilla to inventive flavor twists, each one is designed to impress and delight. Get ready to indulge in desserts that are as beautiful as they are irresistible.
S’mores Cream Puffs
These S’mores Cream Puffs combine campfire nostalgia with elegant patisserie! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in in the summertime. Or make these cream puffs anytime for a taste of summer year round!
Dulce de Leche Cream Puffs
Happy New Year! Though many are starting diets, I’m definitely an “everything in moderation, including moderation” (-Oscar Wilde) kind of gal. So–obviously–we need Dulce de Leche Cream Puffs!
Lemon Cream Puffs
Light and delicious these Lemon Cream Puffs are baked until puffy and filled with a light lemon cream filling! A perfect addition to your dessert line!
Chocolate Cream Puffs
These chocolate cream puffs (profiteroles) are the chocolate lover’s answer to classic cream puff pastries! They’re easy to make and totally bakery-worthy, filled with fluffy chocolate whipped cream and drizzled with ganache.
Easy Classic French Cream Puffs
Cream puffs are made from a choux pastry (aka pâte à choux) which is just a light pastry dough made with flour, eggs, butter, and water. The puffed up hollow shells are perfect for filling with pastry cream or whipped cream for an easy, elegant dessert!
Strawberry Rosé Profiteroles (Mini Cream Puffs)
Refer to these as mini cream puffs if you want to, but don’t call these Strawberry Rosé Profiteroles anything but dessert perfection! The luscious rosé pastry cream filling inside the airy choux pastry is paired simply with sliced strawberries and a slightly sweetened whipped cream – making them an easy but delightful treat for any day of the week.
Gougères (French cheese puffs)
Gougères are classic French cheese puffs that make a great snack or canapé. They are essentially a savory choux pastry, with cheese added into the mixture. Then you bake them up to crisp, light deliciousness. Perfect for parties or any excuse you want to find.
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
I have an obsession with all things caramel + apples in the Fall, and who can blame me? These Caramel Apple Cream Puffs are one of my favorite ways to enjoy the season!
TIRAMISU CREAM PUFFS
Get ready to wow your taste buds with our Tiramisu Cream Puffs. These little treats mix the best of both worlds: the light, fluffy goodness of cream puffs and the rich, coffee-kissed flavor of tiramisu. Perfect for any get-together, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone!
Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs
When I think Fall and Thanksgiving, I automatically think of pie. It’s engrained in all of us, and for good reason! Pie is amazing! I do, however, like to think outside the box a bit. I have lots of wonderful pie recipes to help sweeten your holiday (see my Thanksgiving Desserts post!), but I want to give you some unique options, too. These Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs fit the bill nicely!
Cookie Dough Cream Puffs
You are going to love these Cookie Doug Cream Puffs! I’ve never met a cream puff I didn’t like, and when I thought of filling them with cookie dough, there was no stopping me!
Banoffee Cream Puffs
Banoffee Cream Puffs are a twist on an English dessert – bananas, toffee, and whipped cream, taken out of the pie crust and nestled in a light, fluffy homemade cream puff!
Root Beer Float Cream Puffs
I can’t begin to tell you where this idea came from. My kiddos love root beer, so I’ll buy some for special occasions. My ideas usually grow and morph over days, and many times I’ll still make last-second changes to the direction of a recipe as I’m whipping it up in my kitchen. Not so with these! The idea for these came suddenly, and I never went off course: we needed Root Beer Float Cream Puffs in our lives!
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
I love a good twist on a classic, and these Pecan Pie Cream Puffs are one of the best! Fantastic for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and also a wonderful warm weather treat, you’ll find any excuse to make them!
Profiteroles
This profiteroles recipe fills deliciously crisp French choux pastry shells with homemade vanilla cream and tops them with chocolate ganache for a bakery-quality treat. You can also fill the pâte à choux with sweetened whipped cream and dust them with powdered sugar to make classic cream puffs!
Berry Cream Puffs
Indulge in the heavenly goodness of Berry Cream Puffs! With layers of zesty Lemon Whipped Cream, fresh berries, and flaky puff pastry, these are not only easy to make, they are also a delight to share.
