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Cream Puffs

Rhubarb Cream Puffs

Rhubarb cream puffs with airy pastry shells, whipped cream, and sweet tart filling. Easy dessert recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups rhubarb chopped
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
  • Boil water, butter, and salt, then add flour and stir into dough.
  • Cool slightly and add eggs one at a time.
  • Pipe or spoon dough onto baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
  • Cook rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened and cool.
  • Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Slice shells and fill with cream and rhubarb mixture.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not open oven while baking.
Fill just before serving.
Use fresh or thawed rhubarb.