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Easy Rhubarb Cream Puffs – Light, Elegant & Bakery-Style Dessert

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Rhubarb Cream Puffs are delightful pastries filled with a sweet rhubarb compote and fluffy whipped cream, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cream puffs

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Boil water, butter, and salt, then stir in flour until a dough forms.
  3. Cook briefly to dry dough, then cool slightly.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  5. Pipe onto tray and bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  6. Cook rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice until thick; cool.
  7. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Slice puffs, fill with rhubarb and cream, and replace tops.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

  • Do not open oven during first 15 minutes of baking.
  • Rhubarb compote can be made ahead and chilled.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American