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Easy Bavarian Cream Puff Recipe

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This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

With Valentine’s day right around the corner, I wanted to share one of my family’s favorite desserts. I call them Easy Bavarian Cream Puffs! They are divine and perfect for the sweetie in your life.  I will be sharing two recipes with you. One is a typical cream puff recipe and let me tell you, it will not disappoint. Cream puffs always used to intimidate me, that is until I got brave enough to try them. They are surprisingly easy to make. You will be shocked.

 Just a warning.
They are always a crowd pleaser, so be prepared to see jaws drop, eyes pop, and lots of praise. There will also be jealous onlookers wishing they would have thought to bring a cool dessert like that, but we wont worry about those people. Let’s just focus on the positive here.

The other recipe is my easy knockoff version of Bavarian cream. Real Bavarian cream takes longer, and is a bit more temperamental than I like, but if you have the time, by all means go ahead and make the real stuff!

Both recipes are wonderful for using up those farm fresh eggs. Some weeks we can go through our eggs so quick, but other weeks I feel I have more than I know what to do with. That’s when a recipe like this can come in very handy. This recipe uses 7 eggs, so for those of you with chickens keep this recipe on hand. 🙂  Hope you enjoy my easy Bavarian cream puff recipe!

 Easy Bavarian Cream Puff Recipe

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Easy Bavarian Cream:

Ingredients:

1 cup Sugar
3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
3 cups milk
3 egg yolks
2 tbs butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Method:
In a medium sauce pan, mix your sugar, flour and salt with a whisk.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Gradually add the milk and mix well. In a separate bowl whisk egg yolks and add to the pan. Mix well.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat stirring constantly until mixture becomes thick and has the consistency of pudding.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Take off heat and add butter and vanilla to the pan, stirring until well combined and butter is melted.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Cool completely. I put mine in the fridge to help speed up the cooling process.   You have just created a vanilla custard. This is heavenly on its own, but to give it a Bavarian cream texture it needs to be a little lighter. We do this by taking a 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, whipping it until soft  peaks form and gently folding the whipped cream into the custard mixture.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Now you have what I consider an easy version of Bavarian cream. Place into a piping bag to be used in the cream puff recipe.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Cream Puff Recipe:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of butter
1 Cup of water
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
1 cup flour
4 eggs

Method:
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. In a sauce pan bring butter, water and salt to a boil. Add 1 cup of flour to the boiling liquid all at once and stir until a ball forms.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Take pan off heat and let mixture cool for 5 minutes. After the flour mixture has cooled, start beating in the eggs, one at a time. Mixing well after each egg.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Mixture should be smooth and glossy after you beat in your 4th egg.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Place dough by spoonfuls on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Remove cream puffs from the oven and let cool.

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Cut cream puff half way through the center with a knife and pipe in your easy Bavarian cream. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar and enjoy!

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe. So good! #Creampuff #recipe #realfood #homemade

Below I have included the printable versions of these recipes. Hope you enjoy them!

This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe.

Easy Bavarian Cream

Easy Bavarian Cream Puff are most family’s favourite desserts!
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: creme puff
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, mix your sugar, flour and salt with a whisk. Gradually add the milk and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl whisk egg yolks and add to the pan. Mix well. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat stirring constantly until mixture becomes thick and has the consistency of pudding.
  • Take off heat and add butter and vanilla to the pan, stirring until well combined and butter is melted. Cool completely. I put mine in the fridge to help speed up the cooling process.
  • You have just created a vanilla custard. This is heavenly on it's own, but to give it a Bavarian cream texture it needs to be a little lighter in texture. We do this by taking a 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream, whipping it until soft peaks form and gently folding the whipped cream into the custard mixture.
  • Place into a piping bag to be used in the cream puffs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Puff | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 107mg | Sugar: 39.1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 0.9mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @happymoneysaver or tag #happymoneysaver!
This easy Bavarian Cream Puff recipe is a keeper. The classic cream puffs turn out every time, and are filled with an easy Bavarian cream knockoff recipe.

Cream Puff Recipe

Easy Bavarian Cream Puff are most family’s favourite desserts!
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: creme puffs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 30 puffs
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/4 tsp . fine sea salt
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 4 eggs
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a sauce pan bring butter, water and salt to a boil.
  • Add 1 cup of flour to the boiling liquid all at once and stir until a ball forms.
  • Take pan off heat and let mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  • After the flour mixture has cooled for 5 minutes, start beating in the eggs, one at a time. Mixing well after each egg. Mixture should be smooth and glossy after you beat in your 4th egg.
  • Place dough by spoonfuls on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • Remove cream puffs from the oven and let cool.
  • Cut cream puff half way through the center with a knife and pipe in your easy Bavarian cream. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 12mg | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @happymoneysaver or tag #happymoneysaver!

easy bavarian cream puff recipe

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Comments

  1. Luikart Mark says

    December 2, 2021

    Made the easy Bavarian cream with whip cream for a batch of brioche donuts. It may have been the best thing I’ve ever eaten! Thank you.

    Reply
  2. Craig Snapp says

    November 1, 2021

    HELP! I’ve made this twice and each time after refrigerating it, it comes out somewhat elastic and tastes of flour? I’ve followed the instructions to the letter but I have to be doing something wrong? Please help me sort this out I want to make a great custard for a desert I’ve come up with and your recipe looks to be the one. Thank you very much!!
    Craig S.
    Proud disabled USAF veteran

    Reply
    • Carol says

      January 22, 2022

      1 star
      I agree- there is too much flour in the recipe – must have been a typo. It was thick and floury before it was cooled – will look for a better recipe

      Reply
  3. rebecca ayers says

    September 3, 2021

    I’m making desert for our weekly dinner, card night.all the other times I have made cream puffs I have always split them and let them sit in the cooling oven to dry the insides, what is the difference? Really looking forward to these, they are my favorite and bakeries for some reason are not making them anymore. Thank you for this easy recipie.

    Reply
  4. Ginger says

    June 12, 2021

    Each cream puff has 342 calories? Seems high.

    This is not even close to bavarian cream. The title attracts people through internet searches who are specifically looking for bavarian cream, and the particular way to make it. And you’re right that it is challenging to make. Why not just call your custard cream something else?

    Reply
  5. Brenda Wilson says

    May 5, 2021

    5 stars
    This Bavarian cream is fantastic…I used to run a bakery and this is soooooo much better than what I was using. The only thing I did different was I used what I had on hand which was All purpose whipping cream instead of the heavy whipping cream and it was delicious. Wish I would of had this recipe when I did have my bakery!

    Reply
  6. Teresa says

    April 8, 2021

    Hello Karrie,
    Can cool whip be used instead of whoop cream and if so how much? Thank you

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      April 21, 2021

      You can, however it will be a little different, but still good. Use the same amount of cool whip to whipped cream.

      Reply
    • Becky Smith says

      December 18, 2021

      No cool whip is made from vegetable oil and other ingredients. Whipping cream is only cream.

      Reply
  7. KGabruch says

    March 23, 2021

    Can I freeze Bismarck’s with Bavarian crime in them???????

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      April 21, 2021

      No, these won’t freeze well, they wont be as crispy on the outside. And the mix inside might separate.

      Reply
  8. Cate says

    September 24, 2020

    5 stars
    This recipe was super easy for a 4.9 rating! The cream puff pastry is so light, the short cut bavarian cream is very nice and even with the dusting of confectioners sugar the desert wasn’t too sweet. Definitely a new favorite!

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      September 26, 2020

      So happy you liked them!

      Reply
  9. Mandy says

    April 16, 2020

    Can you use this as a cake filling?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      April 16, 2020

      I don’t see why not! It would be delicious!

      Reply
  10. Tiffany says

    September 15, 2019

    This bread is known as what is called gougère in French, but this isn’t the best recipe. The most important key to making them right is cooking them at two different temps. It you cook them at 400F for 40 minutes they will be burnt and will not puff properly. Cook them at 400F for 5 minutes and then lower the temp to 375F for the rest of the time. Keep checking them in the last ten minutes. When done they should be lightly browned and still slightly moist inside.

    The dough is very wet and a little harder to work with than standard bread dough. If it seems too wet it isn’t. You’re doing it right. That’s just how it is. Use a table spoon to scoop out 15 balls onto the cookie sheet. You will have a little left over. Go over the 15 and divide it between them with a 1/2 tablespoon scooper. Doing double scoops makes them even puffier.

    You can also make cheese gougères a similar way, but adding a hard grated cheese to the dough.

    Reply
  11. Tracy says

    April 28, 2019

    would like to know once you fill the puffs how long can the set and do you put in refridg? Do they get soggy?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      May 2, 2019

      Yeah, you will want to use these within a day for the best results.

      Reply
  12. Rita says

    February 23, 2019

    5 stars
    I just tried making the vanilla custard for the very first time! Sans vanilla, because I simply HATE that flavour component in any of my baked goods! LOL! I added in RUM & a bit of freshly squeezed, Meyer Lemon juice. A definite BIG FLAVOUR BOOST! Next up are my Choux Pastries. All for a friend’s Birthday celebration!

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      March 5, 2019

      Horray, glad it worked!!

      Reply
  13. chrissie says

    March 26, 2018

    Hi I think this custard will be perfect for a boston crème pie will it work? also can I make the custard on Monday night add the whip crème on Tuesday night and put it on cake on Wednesday afternoon? Thank you so much
    Chrissie
    [email protected]

    Reply
  14. Debbie says

    March 5, 2018

    4 stars
    Ok, first time trying to make ‘puffs’. I have the filling made with a different recipe. I’m glad I made it first. Half way through making the ‘puff’ dough, turns out it’s a VERY thick dough. My hand mixer gave out when adding the 4th egg.
    Should have known better.
    Next time I’ll use my stand mixer with the dough hook. Although this isn’t quite the dough it’s for, I hope it’ll work.
    Now to go buy a new hand mixer…..

    Reply
  15. Sue Brock says

    September 28, 2017

    5 stars
    I just made 100 for football team meal! OMG, they are delicious and I can’t wait to watch them mow on them! I used to make these when I was a kid and when my mom passed, I lost the recipe. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  16. Kameron says

    May 4, 2017

    5 stars
    LOVE this recipe! Can’t wait to try it! Could I make the Bavarian cream custard the night before letting it cool all night and then add the whipped cream the next morning before filling puffs?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      May 8, 2017

      Yes totally!

      Reply
  17. Giselle Herrera says

    March 16, 2017

    5 stars
    My son and I made this last night for a German project. It was simple and a hit! Loved it.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  18. joanna says

    January 7, 2017

    5 stars
    OMG! I made a very huge mistake! i put 1/2 cup of butter instead of 2 tbsp in my Bavarian cream 🙁
    I’m letting it to cool completely right now, i just don’t know what will happen after it cools down. I’m so stupid and laughing at myself at the same time. Is there anything I can do with this? Thanks

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      January 11, 2017

      I’m sure a little extra butter will still taste good? Right? I’m not sure but give it a try!

      Reply
  19. Charlene Clark says

    September 25, 2016

    5 stars
    omg thank you so much for this wonderful recipe,i made them today they are in fridge now for the final set.i made them just like the recipe, well all most,i used the leftover egg whites in the cream,i didn’t have a need for them and couldn’t waste lol. I made them larger so i got 12 good size puffs,the hardest thing for me was piping with pastry bag so i ended up spooning filling in came out fine and i put chocolate on top!!!!! love love the recipe thank you, i look forward to trying some of your other recipes. thanks again, charlene

    Reply
  20. Jo Carol says

    September 17, 2016

    To make them less messy to eat and really be poppers, I use a pastry bag and time and fill from the bottom.

    Reply
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