Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells
Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells bake up light, crisp, and airy with tender interiors perfect for holding rich fillings. The neutral, egg-forward dough turns golden and delicately crisp, making a versatile base for sweet cream or savory mousse. Ideal for holiday dessert spreads, afternoon tea, or an elegant make-ahead party bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the shortening, salt, and boiling water, and heat until the mixture comes to a full boil.
- 3
Lower the heat, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls together into a ball.
- 4
Remove from the heat and add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Keep beating until the mixture is thick and glossy and falls cleanly from the spoon.
- 6
Pipe or spoon the mixture onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- 7
Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 20 minutes more, or until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- 8
Cool and fill.
- Calories 116.58 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.56 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 18.3 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.54 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.34 g High --
- Cholesterol 78.0 mg High 26%
- Sodium 58.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 8.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 112.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 18.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells is made with 5 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bottled Water, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 116.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bottled Water, Eggs, Salt, Shortening. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 116.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells healthy?
- Classic Cream Puff Pastry Shells has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 116.58 calories and 4.56 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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