Description
Irresistibly Easy Ube Cream Puffs for Sweet Celebrations
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter (Unsalted for better sweetness control)
- 1 cup Milk (Adds creaminess)
- 1 cup Water (Essential for steam)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (Balances the filling sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Use sparingly)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Creates structure)
- 4 large Eggs (Well blended for elasticity)
- 1 cup Ube Halaya (Provides flavor and purple hue)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (For richness, coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (Thickens the cream filling)
- 4 large Egg Yolks (Aids in thickening)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Enhances flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar (For sprinkling before serving)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix butter, milk, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat until gently boiling.
- Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously for 1-2 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
- Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until the mixture is smooth.
- Dollop or pipe 2-inch rounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space.
- Preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 10 minutes, then lower to 350°F for 20 more minutes.
- Transfer baked puffs to a wire rack to cool.
- Whisk together ube halaya, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla extract and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Fill the cooled puffs with ube cream and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Ube Cream Puffs, Dessert, Filipino, Sweet Treats