Windbeutel

Delight your senses with the heavenly charm of Windbeutel, the quintessential German cream puffs that are as airy as their name suggests. These golden, crisp pastries are made from light choux dough, crafted by skillfully mixing water, butter, and flour, then enriched with eggs for the ultimate pillowy texture. Filled with a luscious whipped cream infused with vanilla and a touch of powdered sugar, each bite is a celebration of elegance and indulgence. Perfect for parties, tea time, or a sweet treat after dinner, Windbeutel are surprisingly easy to make yet look bakery-perfect. Whether served fresh out of the oven or chilled for added refreshment, these cream puffs are guaranteed to impress. Keywords: Windbeutel recipe, German cream puffs, choux pastry dessert, classic European desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 ml water
• 100 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 500 ml heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, salt, and sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the butter has melted completely, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Continue to stir the mixture over medium heat until it forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

Step 8

Pipe small mounds of dough, about 3-4 cm in diameter, onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the puffs are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Step 10

Remove the puffs from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Step 11

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.

Step 12

Once cooled, slice each puff in half horizontally and fill with the whipped cream.

Step 13

Serve the Windbeutel immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1227.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3316.4

Total Fat 272.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1465.4mg	0%
Sodium 613.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 41.3g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 169.8mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 467.6mg	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: 77.6%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 17.1%