Today we are going to teach you how to make a classic recipe that will capture your heart at the very first bite. These Dulce de Leche Cream Puffs (known as Carolinas in Brazil) are an irresistible treat that pleases every palate. With a pastry shell that is crisp on the outside and airy on the inside, filled with decadent dulce de leche, they are simply divine. They are impossible to resist!
Ingredients for your Dulce de Leche Cream Puffs:
- 1 cup water
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 7 tablespoons (approx. 100g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 14 oz (400g) dulce de leche
How to make Dulce de Leche Cream Puffs:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, salt, sugar, and butter. Bring to a boil until the butter has completely melted.
- Reduce heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the dough becomes smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer the dough to a stand mixer and beat until it cools down slightly. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until you have a smooth, creamy dough.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a round tip (or simply cut the tip off the bag) to pipe circular shapes.
- On a greased baking sheet, pipe small rounds, leaving space between them. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Fill the cooled cream puffs with dulce de leche using a piping bag.
- Optionally, melt some chocolate and dip the tops of the cream puffs for a perfect finish.
Pro Tip:
To ensure your cream puffs have a perfectly round shape, gently tap down any little “peaks” of dough with a moistened finger before placing them in the oven.
Fun Fact:
Did you know that these cream puffs are inspired by the French chou à la crème? This delicious pastry became popular worldwide, with each country developing its own version, such as the famous Brazilian Carolinas, typically filled with heavenly dulce de leche.
Now that you have mastered this incredible recipe, it’s time to get baking and surprise everyone at your table! Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends so they can enjoy this temptation too. Enjoy!