Creep Puffs

Sink your teeth into the spooky delight of *Creep Puffs*, a playful twist on classic cream puffs that’s perfect for Halloween or any eerie celebration! These light, airy choux pastry puffs are filled with a luscious vanilla whipped cream and topped with a rich dark chocolate glaze for a hauntingly delicious treat. Add candy eyes for a ghoulishly fun touch that kids and adults alike will adore! With a crisp golden exterior and creamy, sweet center, these easy-to-make puffs strike the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Serve them at your next themed party or enjoy them as a festive dessert—either way, this recipe is destined to be frightfully good. Ready in just about an hour, *Creep Puffs* are an impressive yet approachable choice for bakers of all skill levels.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 240 ml Water
• 115 g Unsalted butter
• 10 g Granulated sugar
• 2 g Salt
• 125 g All-purpose flour
• 4 large Eggs
• 240 ml Heavy cream
• 5 ml Vanilla extract
• 30 g Powdered sugar
• 100 g Dark chocolate
• 10 g Butter for glaze
• 20 pieces Candy eyes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter (115g), sugar, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter is melted and it begins to boil.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the flour until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Step 7

Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe small mounds (about 2 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Dip your finger in water and gently smooth out any peaks on the piped dough.

Step 9

Bake the puffs for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.

Step 10

Remove the puffs from the oven and poke a small hole in the bottom of each one to let steam escape. Allow them to cool completely.

Step 11

To prepare the filling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.

Step 12

Transfer the whipped cream filling to a clean pastry bag fitted with a narrow tip. Insert the tip into the hole at the bottom of each puff and fill until full.

Step 13

For the glaze, gently melt the dark chocolate and butter (10g) together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth.

Step 14

Dip the tops of the filled puffs into the chocolate glaze and place them on a rack to set.

Step 15

If desired, decorate with candy eyes to give the puffs a spooky appearance.

Step 16

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1180.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3569.7

Total Fat 238.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 134.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1267.1mg	0%
Sodium 1259.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 180.4g
Protein 46.0g	0%

Vitamin D 170.4IU	0%
Calcium 234.9mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 1153.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.0%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 33.8%