Description
Nun’s Puffs are delightful pastries with a hollow, airy center and a crisp outer shell, reminiscent of cream puffs. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you enjoy them plain or filled with your favorite sweet filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a standard muffin tin.
- Mix and Cook: Melt butter in a saucepan, add milk, bring to a boil, then add flour, sugar, and salt. Stir until a ball forms.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Remove from heat, cool slightly, beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Bake: Spoon batter into muffin cups, bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Finish and Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Nun’s Puffs are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to one day.
- Try filling them with whipped cream or jam for a sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
