By Wendy Stoltz, Yuliia Stsepeleva / Last Modified On August 17, 2023

Indulge in these easy-to-make and certain-to-please scrumptious gluten-free cream puffs! These delightful treats feature a crispy, airy pastry shell filled with fluffy Chantilly cream, offering the perfect combination of sweetness and lightness. Treat your family and friends to an unforgettable dessert.

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Gluten-Free Cream Puffs Recipe

These gluten-free cream puffs are a heavenly dessert that you won't be able to get enough of. With a light crispy pastry that's filled with a fluffy Chantilly cream filling, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and airiness. 

The pastry dough is prepared with a combination of water, unsalted butter, salt, sugar, and gluten-free plain flour. The result is a perfectly baked pastry shell that is light and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

The finished puffs can then be dusted with powdered sugar and served with fresh berries, mint, or even drizzled with melted chocolate or a sweet topping of your choice. So why wait? Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and easy-to-follow recipe.

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Why You’re Going to Love These Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

Quick and easy to make - With a preparation time of just 5 minutes and a cooking time of 80 minutes, you can indulge in a delicious dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.

Perfect flavor combination - Combining the light and crispy pastry shell made with gluten-free flour and the fluffy Chantilly cream filling perfectly balances sweetness and airiness in each bite.

No special equipment - The recipe is easy to follow and requires no special equipment, so even if you're not an experienced baker, you can easily make these cream puffs and impress your friends and family.

Customizable dessert - These cream puffs are versatile desserts that you can customize to your liking by adding fresh berries, mint, or your favorite toppings, such as melted chocolate or a sweet glaze.

Ingredients in Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

Gluten-free plain flour - Gluten-free plain flour is the main ingredient to make the dough for the cream puffs.

Unsalted butter - I have used unsalted butter to give the dough a rich flavor and to help it achieve a crispy texture.

Water - This is to create the custard-like dough.

Sugar - This adds sweetness to the dough.

Eggs - are used to give structure to the dough and to make it light and airy.

Salt - used to enhance the flavor of the dough.

Whipping cream - This is the basis for the Chantilly cream filling for the puffs.

Vanilla paste - used to add flavor to the Chantilly cream.

Powdered sugar - This is used to sweeten the Chantilly cream and sprinkle it on top of the finished puffs.

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Equipment Needed for These Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

Small saucepan - Heat up the water, sugar, salt, and butter until the butter is completely dissolved in a small saucepan.

Spatula - You'll also need a spatula to stir the ingredients in the saucepan and mix the dough.

Mixing bowl - A mixing bowl is necessary for transferring the dough and adding the eggs one at a time to the mixture.

Baking sheet - To bake the cream puffs, you'll need a baking sheet and a silicone mat or parchment paper for lining the sheet.

Whisk - For making the Chantilly cream filling; you'll need a whisk to beat the whipping cream until it's fluffy.

Star tip - If you want to get fancy with your cream puffs, you can also use a star tip for piping the cream onto the pastry shells.

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How to Make Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

1. Pour water into a small saucepan, and add salt, sugar, and butter.
2. Heat the saucepan until the butter is completely dissolved, stirring with a spatula.
3. After boiling water with butter, immediately pour all the gluten-free flour into a saucepan. Start mixing with a spatula until you get a dense custard dough.
4. After a couple of minutes, transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool to about 125° F. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly each time.
5. The dough should not be liquid but rather thick enough.
6. Transfer the finished dough for convenience to a piping bag. You can also spread the dough with a spoon.
7. Cover the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment. Lay out dough portions about 2 inches in diameter. The distance between portions of dough should be 2-3 inches.
8. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes and then 10-15 minutes at 360F so that the puffs can bake from the inside. During baking, do not open the oven door, and after baking, gently open the door for 5 minutes, after which you can remove the puffs from the oven.
9. Cut off the tops of the puffs.
10. Mix the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla paste in a bowl.
11. Beat for 1-2 minutes until you get a fluffy Chantilly cream.
12. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Spread the cream on the bottom halves of the puffs. Cover the cream with the top halves of the puffs, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve. You can also serve it with fresh berries and mint. Alternatively, if desired, drizzle the puffs with melted chocolate or a sweet topping.

Tips for Making the Best Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

Use room-temperature eggs -  This will ensure that the dough comes together smoothly.

Dough cool - Let the dough cool to the recommended temperature before adding the eggs to avoid scrambling them.

Don't open the oven door  - While baking the cream puffs, do not be tempted to check and open the oven door, as this can cause them to collapse.

Let them cool - After baking, let the cream puffs cool before filling them with the Chantilly cream to prevent them from melting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Store Gluten-Free Cream Puffs?

Store the cream puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 3 days but are best served fresh.

Can I Freeze Gluten-Free Cream Puffs?

Yes, you can freeze the cream puffs. Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze them for up to 1 month. To thaw, let them sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before filling them with the Chantilly cream.

Can You Make This Gluten-Free Cream Puffs Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make the pastry shells ahead of time and store them in an airtight container until you're ready to fill them with the Chantilly cream. Store them in the refrigerator if you're not going to fill them right away.

What Substitutions / Replacements Can I Make in These Gluten-Free Cream Puffs?

Egg-free - I have not tried an egg replacer. 

Butter - You can use salted butter instead of unsalted butter, but be sure to adjust the salt accordingly.

Vanilla extract - For the Chantilly cream, you can substitute vanilla extract for the vanilla paste if needed.

Are Costco Cream Puffs Gluten-Free?

No, Costco's cream puffs are not gluten-free as they contain wheat flour in their puff ingredients, making them unsuitable for gluten intolerance or sensitivity.

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Yield: 24 puffs

Gluten-Free Cream Puffs

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Indulge in these easy-to-make and certain-to-please scrumptious gluten-free cream puffs! These delightful treats feature a crispy, airy pastry shell filled with fluffy Chantilly cream.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

Cream puffs

• 1 cup gluten-free plain flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4-5 eggs
• ⅓ tsp salt

Cream

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla paste
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Pour water into a small saucepan, and add salt, sugar, and butter.
2. Heat the saucepan until the butter is completely dissolved, stirring with a spatula.
3. After boiling water with butter, immediately pour all the gluten-free flour into a saucepan. Start mixing with a spatula until you get a dense custard dough.
4. After a couple of minutes, transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool to about 125° F. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly each time.
5. The dough should not be liquid but rather thick enough.
6. Transfer the finished dough for convenience to a piping bag. You can also spread the dough with a spoon.
7. Cover the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment. Lay out dough portions about 2 inches in diameter. The distance between portions of dough should be 2-3 inches.
8. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes and then 10-15 minutes at 360F so that the puffs can bake from the inside. During baking, do not open the oven door, and after baking, gently open the door for 5 minutes, after which you can remove the puffs from the oven.
9. Cut off the tops of the puffs.
10. Mix the whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla paste in a bowl.
11. Beat for 1-2 minutes until you get a fluffy Chantilly cream.
12. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Spread the cream on the bottom halves of the puffs. Cover the cream with the top halves of the puffs, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve. You can also serve it with fresh berries and mint. Alternatively, if desired, drizzle the puffs with melted chocolate or a sweet topping.

Notes

• Use room-temperature eggs -  to ensure that the dough comes together smoothly.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 93Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands used at the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.

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