Hey there, fellow dessert lovers! 🌟 Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your household—Banana Cream Puffs!
These delightful little bites are perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it light and fruity. The combination of creamy banana filling and delicate pastry is just heavenly. Ready to get baking? Let’s dive in! 👩🍳
These Banana Cream Puffs are light, fluffy, and bursting with banana flavor—each bite feels like a little piece of dessert heaven! ✨ I hope you enjoy making and eating them as much as I do. Happy baking! 🥳
Banana Cream Puffs
Ingredients
For the Puffs:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water 💧
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 🥛
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter 🧈
- 1 tbsp sugar 🍬
- 1/4 tsp salt 🧂
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour 🌾
- 4 large eggs 🥚
For the Banana Cream Filling:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed 🍌
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 🍶
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar 🍚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk 🥛
- 2 tbsp cornstarch 🌽
For the Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting 🍥
- Optional: Chocolate drizzle 🍫
Instructions
Prepare the Puffs:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet in small mounds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
2. Make the Banana Cream Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it begins to steam.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to form a slurry, then add it to the warm milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly, then fold the thickened milk into the banana mixture. Chill the filling in the refrigerator for about an hour.
3. Assemble the Cream Puffs:
- Once the puffs are cool, slice them in half horizontally.
- Spoon or pipe the banana cream filling into the bottom halves of the puffs.
- Place the top halves on the filled bottoms to create your cream puffs.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate if desired.
4. Enjoy Your Banana Cream Puffs!
- Serve these delightful treats immediately or store them in the fridge for later.
