Imagine eating cream puffs or eclairs for breakfast. But with a fraction (ok, let’s say 1% less) of the calories or guilt. Whip these babies up (added benefit: you will get an upper-arm muscle workout!), fill them with your favorite (un)healthy staples, take a bite, and feel yourself melt from the goodness. Some of my favorite toppings include: banana, berries, whipping cream, peanut butter, chocolate chips, honey, powdered sugar, chocolate syrup, and cinnamon. What would you recommend for sweet or savory toppings?
Exactly how these light, tender morsels got their name is one of the greatest mysteries of our time. But I am glad they no longer use their original name!
Another great recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.
Heavenly, I tell you! Nun’s Puffs. Author’s image.
Nun’s Puffs
(from Better Homes and Gardens 75th Anniversary Cookbook)
1/2 c. butter
1 c. milk
3/4c. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. sugar (or more by preference)
Any combination of your favorite toppings. Some of my favorites include: banana, berries, whipping cream, peanut butter, chocolate chips, honey, powdered sugar, chocolate syrup, cinnamon
Generously grease a 12-cup muffin pan; set aside. In a medium saucepan melt butter; add milk. Bring to boiling. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball that does not separate. Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 1 minute with a wooden spoon after each addition or until smooth. Divide dough evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling cups about two-thirds full; sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in a 375 degree oven about 30 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Remove from pan. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
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