Vegan Cream Puffs

The Vegan Cream Puffs are tasty. These are a twist on classic cream puffs. The classic ones use dairy, whereas this one is totally vegan. Vegans will love this recipe. You need one hour to make them. We make the pastry shells and the vegan creamy filling. These taste and feel like the original cream puffs. The Vegan Cream Puffs are silky and feel fancy to eat. These become golden from the outer surface. Whereas the inside of these puffs is fluffy. These are ideal for parties, get-togethers, and celebrations. Also, make them for birthdays, occasions, or just a sweet treat. This recipe creates an elegant-looking dessert. These puffs look like the bakery puffs.

STATS:

• Number of calories: 180 kcal
• Prep duration: 25 minutes
• Portion size: 1 cream puff
• Cook duration: 35 minutes
• Cuisine: French-inspired
• Total time: 1 hour
• Course: Dessert
• Diet: Vegan
• Serving: 12

EQUIPMENT:

• Cooling rack
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet
• Piping bag
• Hand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Silicon spatula
• Medium saucepan

INGREDIENTS:

CHOUX PASTRY:

• 1 cup water
• Half cup butter (vegan)
• ¼ tsp salt
• One cup flour (all-purpose)
• ¾ cup unsweetened plant milk

VEGAN CREAM FILLING:

• 1 cup coconut milk (chilled & full-fat)
• Half cup vegan cream cheese
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar
• One tsp vanilla extract

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WATER:

• Water is important for puffing up the pastry. It creates steam inside the hot oven. For an alternative, use half the amount for both plant milk and water.

VEGAN BUTTER:

• It creates a soft pastry. Vegan butter makes the dessert rich. For substitution, use coconut oil.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• Flour holds the steam inside the pastry. This causes it to puff. It also gives it a nice shape. An alternative option is gluten-free all-purpose flour.

SALT:

• We add salt to the dessert since it improves its taste.

PLANT MILK:

• We add vegan milk since it gives moisture to the puffs. It is also vegan-friendly. We get a smooth dough with its addition.

CHILLED COCONUT MILK:

• This is a good alternative to whipped cream. It can whip nicely to give a nice texture. Substitution option is oat cream.

VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:

• It includes a slight tangy flavor. Vegan cream cheese makes a rich filling. For substitution, use vegan yogurt (thick).

POWDERED SUGAR:

• This makes the dessert sweet. Using maple syrup will make the cream a bit softer if you substitute it.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• Adding it will provide a scent like the bakery puffs. For an alternative, use vanilla bean paste.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven to 200°C.
2. Take some parchment.
3. Place it above the sheet for baking.
4. Take a saucepan.
5. Include salt, vegan butter, and water.
6. Mix them.
7. Boil them.
8. Lower the flame.
9. Immediately include flour.
10. Stir quickly.
11. Create a dough.
12. Remove the saucepan from the flame.
13. Cool the dough for about 5 minutes.
14. Slowly add plant milk and stir.
15. The dough should become thick and smooth.
16. Place this dough inside a piping bag.
17. Make 12 mounds from it on the sheet.
18. Baking time is 35 minutes.
19. Don’t open the door of the oven when they are baking.
20. Place them on the rack to cool down after removing from the oven.
21. Then make the filling.
22. Take a mixing bowl.
23. Put chilled coconut milk in it.
24. Whip it to make it fluffy.
25. Include vegan cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
26. Whip again to make it smooth.
27. Cut the pastry shells in half.
28. Place filling inside them.
29. Enjoy your tasty cream puffs.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Sprinkle some powdered sugar over the puffs. This will give them a nice presentation.
• Another topping option is melted vegan chocolate.
• Have coffee with these yummy puffs.

TIPS:

• Make sure you do not open the oven while the pastry is baking.
• Cool the pastry first. Then slice it open.
• If you want firm filling, refrigerate it for some time.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep the cream puffs inside a tight vessel. Only refrigerate for 2 days.

FREEZER:

• Do not store the cream filling; only the pastry. Do not put them for more than one month.

FAQs:

How come the puffs are not rising?

• This is because of opening the oven in between baking. Also, the dough might be very moist.

What are other options for filling?

• Vegan ice cream or vegan pastry cream can work just fine.

Is this dessert suitable for parties?

• Of course. They are small and ideal for parties.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 1.4 g

Total carbs: 16 grams

Calories: 180 kcal

Vitamin A: 320 IU

Fiber: 1.2 grams

Net carbs: 14 grams

Calcium: 0.04 g

Protein: 2.5 grams

Portion size: 1 cream puff

Sodium: 0.15 g

Serving: 12

Potassium: 0.12 g