Vegetarian Cream Puffs with Savory Filling

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vegetarian Cream Puffs with Savory Filling.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a toasty 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone liner or parchment paper—this will help your puffs bake evenly and prevent sticking.

2. Step 2

   In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt.

3. Step 3

   Stir occasionally as the mixture heats up, allowing it to melt and dissolve completely, which should take about five minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once everything is melted, reduce the heat to medium and add the flour all at once.

5. Step 5

   Now, stir vigorously! You want to mix until a smooth ball of dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan, which should take around 15 to 30 seconds.

6. Step 6

   Next, transfer your dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and let it cool for about five minutes.

7. Step 7

   This step is crucial to avoid cooking the eggs when you add them.

8. Step 8

   Once cooled, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium-low speed after each addition.

9. Step 9

   Keep going until your batter is smooth and shiny, which should take about five minutes.

10. Step 10

    Now comes the fun part! Spoon the batter into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip.

11. Step 11

    Pipe the batter onto your prepared baking sheet, creating 2-inch mounds.

12. Step 12

    Squeeze close to the sheet and gently pull up to form those lovely puffs.

13. Step 13

    After you’ve piped all your batter, increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).

14. Step 14

    Bake your puffs in the preheated oven until they are beautifully puffy, which should take about ten minutes.

15. Step 15

    Then, lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking until the shells are crispy and set, about 13 to 15 minutes more.

16. Step 16

    While your puffs are baking, let’s prepare the delicious filling! In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine goat cheese, fresh dill, and a pinch of salt.

17. Step 17

    Mix until the filling is creamy and smooth, which should take about two to three minutes.

18. Step 18

    Once your puffs are out of the oven and cooled slightly, grab a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip and pipe the creamy filling into the bottom of each shell until they’re perfectly filled.

19. Step 19

    Enjoy your delightful creations!.