Cream Puff Shells Recipe

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Cream Puff Shells
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Ingredients:

  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
  2. Drop by 2 rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. In a small bowl, whisk the milk and egg yolk; brush over puffs. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  3. To use frozen cream puff shells: Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before filling. Yield: 16 cream puff shells.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 237.92 Kcal (996 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.27g 16%
Cholesterol 84.3mg 28%
Sodium 62.11mg 3%
Potassium 28.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 30.24g 10%
Sugars 0.1g 0%
Protein 4.81g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.73 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.96g 16%
Cholesterol 81.75mg 28%
Sodium 60.23mg 3%
Potassium 27.46mg 1%
Total Carbs 29.32g 10%
Sugars 0.09g 0%
Protein 4.66g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 15.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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