Savory Vegetarian Cream Puffs

Sep 3, 2025
by Adrian Nader
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

29 mins
TOTAL TIME

54 mins
SERVING

16 People
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Elevate your appetizer game with these delightful savory cream puffs. Airy choux pastry shells are filled with a tangy, herbaceous goat cheese filling, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A sophisticated twist on a classic, these puffs are guaranteed to impress!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup water

0.5 cup unsalted butter

2 tablespoons white sugar

0.5 teaspoon salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

10.5 ounces goat cheese, softened

1 tablespoon dried dill weed

Salt to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

8 g
Cholesterol

76 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

7 g
Saturated Fat

8 g
Sodium

198 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

13 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

02

Step

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (approximately 5 minutes).

03

Step

Reduce heat to medium. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan (15-30 seconds).

04

Step

Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).

05

Step

Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium-low speed after each addition until fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth and shiny (approximately 5 minutes).

06

Step

Transfer the batter to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (or snip off the corner of a heavy-duty zip-top bag). Pipe the batter into 2-inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

07

Step

Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the puffs have risen.

09

Step

Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for another 13-15 minutes, or until the shells are golden brown and crispy.

10

Step

While the shells are baking, prepare the filling. In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine goat cheese, dill, and salt to taste. Beat until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).

11

Step

Transfer the filling to a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip.

12

Step

Once the cream puff shells have cooled slightly, use a skewer or knife to poke a small hole in the bottom of each puff. Pipe the goat cheese filling into the puffs until they are full.

For best results, use room-temperature eggs. If you forget to take them out ahead of time, you can submerge them in warm water for 5-10 minutes.
Be sure to let the dough cool slightly before adding the eggs; otherwise, you might cook the eggs.
Don't open the oven door while the puffs are baking, as this can cause them to deflate.
The filling can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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