Irresistible Pistachio Cream Puffs That Melt in Your Mouth
Golden, airy choux buns filled with a lusciously smooth pistachio-infused cream—these Pistachio Cream Puffs are an elegant showstopper for any dessert table. The crisp shell gives way to a creamy center that carries the rich, nutty essence of pistachios, crowned with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar and a pistachio garnish.
Equipment
- saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- piping bag
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pistachio paste
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
- chopped pistachios optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Cook 1 more minute.
- Transfer to a bowl, let cool for 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
- Pipe 1.5-inch mounds onto baking sheet. Smooth peaks with a wet finger.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and pistachio paste until thick.
- Slice tops off puffs, fill with cream, and replace tops. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with pistachios.
Notes
For best texture, fill the cream puffs just before serving. You can make the shells a day ahead and store them airtight.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.6mg
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