Delicious cream puffs made with hung curd and ready-made puff pastry, featuring flaky layers and a creamy filling.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
11min
Total Time
21min
Cream Puffs recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cream puff)

Filling

  • 1
    onion finely diced
  • 500g
    hung curd
  • 1tbsp
    sugar
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tbsp
    cheese

Puff Pastry

  • 1tbsp
    egg yolk or butter for brushing

How to make Cream Puffs

Preparation

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.

  2. In a bowl, mix the finely diced onion, hung curd, sugar, salt, and cheese until well combined.

  3. Take the puff pastry squares and place a tablespoon of the filling mixture in the center of each square.

  4. Fold the pastry over the filling and seal the edges.

  5. Brush the tops with egg yolk or melted butter.

Baking

  1. Place the cream puffs in the air fryer basket.

  2. Bake for 11 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

124.1kcal (6.21%)

Protein

9.1g (18.26%)

Carbs

6.6g (2.41%)

Sugars

3.1g (6.26%)

Healthy Fat

2.6g

Unhealthy Fat

4.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure to seal the edges of the puff pastry well to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.

  2. You can experiment with different fillings such as vegetables or meats for variety.

FAQS

  1. Can I use homemade puff pastry instead of store-bought?

    Yes, you can use homemade puff pastry if you prefer, but store-bought is more convenient.

  2. How can I store leftover cream puffs?

    Store leftover cream puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  3. Can I freeze the cream puffs?

    Yes, you can freeze the unbaked cream puffs. Just make sure to freeze them in a single layer before transferring to a container.

  4. What can I substitute for hung curd?

    You can substitute hung curd with cream cheese or ricotta cheese for a different flavor.

  5. How do I know when the cream puffs are done baking?

    The cream puffs should be golden brown on top and puffed up when they are done baking.

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