Gluten-Free Cream Puffs (with Whipped Cream Filling) - The Savory Celiac (2024)

by Kari @ The Savory Celiac 2 Comments

These gluten-free cream puffs are delicious! A special treat using a very versatile and easy pate a choux dough base. I hope that the work that I’ve done practicing this recipe and writing out detailed instructions for you will help you feel like a confident French baker!

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Gluten-Free Pate a Choux pastry

I am going to show you how to make a very versatile, and fancy sounding, pastry base called pate a choux (or choux pastry). Thekitchn.com has a great explanation to help us all understand exactly what pate a choux pastry is: “Pâte à choux, or choux paste, is a paste made of flour, water, butter, and eggs — it’s slightly thicker than a batter, but not quite as thick as a dough. It’s pronounced “pat a shoe,” although neither patting or shoes has anything to do with it. “Pâte” means paste and “choux” means cabbage — the name comes from the resemblance to little cabbages when the puffs come out of the oven.”

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Ingredients

There aren’t too many ingredients to this cream puff recipe, it’s just all about the technique. Here is what you’ll need:

  • Butter
  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Eggs
  • Gluten-Free Flour
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As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, I am a big, big, BIG fan of Caputo Fiore Glut flour. I especially love it breads and pastries and this recipe is no different. This specialty Italian flour can be found on Amazon.com and the reason that I love it is because it is super fine (and that’s hard to find in gluten-free flour). I also use this flour for my Gluten-Free Yeast Dinner Rolls, New York Style Bagels and Perfect Gluten-Free Pizza Dough. My detailed explanations for why I love this flour are in those blog posts I mentioned above.

Technique

Pate a choux pastry gets really puffy because of the eggs in them. They really expand when baked, which is exactly what you are looking for. It’s so important to follow the directions exactly because these are very delicate. Also, don’t try to undercook them just because they look done. If you take them out too early they will deflate almost immediately. This type of pastry needs to bake for the full time to release all of the moisture that is in the dough. Long and consistent heat keeps them nice and puffy.

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I do use a pastry bag with a large round piping tip on it to get nice little dollop of dough on your baking tray. This is an inexpensive set of pastry bags that comes with tips that I purchased from Amazon.

I will give you a little hint for these, too! You can make a more savory version of these gluten-free cream puffs and they taste just like popovers. Just decrease the sugar in the recipe down to ½ Tablespoon and increase the salt to ½ Teaspoon. Prepare the dough and cook them exactly the same way. Serve them warm with butter!

Gluten-Free Cream Puffs (with Whipped Cream Filling)

Your family and friends will love you for making these cream puffs for them. We start with a versatile pastry and fill them with fluffy and perfectly sweet whipped cream. These gluten-free cream puffs are a sweet treat for either dessert or a special breakfast!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: Gluten-Free

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

For the Pate A Choux (Pastry Dough)

  • 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter - Equal to 1 stick
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Gluten-Free Flour Blend - For this recipe I like a super fine flour like Caputo Fiore Glut
  • 4 Eggs

For the Whipped Cream Filling

  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

For the Pastries

  • In a medium saucepan on the stove, heat the water, butter, sugar, and salt until the butter is completely melted.

  • Add in the flour and mix until it is completely incorporated with the butter mixture. Continue to stir for another couple of minutes to release some of the heat. The consistency will be similar to play-doh. I like to use a wooden spoon for this step.

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  • After the butter/flour mixture is cooled slightly, add in the eggs (one at a time). After each egg is added, mix until it is completely combined. It will seem like the dough is separating and almost slimy during this step. Keep stirring and it will all come together.

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  • Add the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large, round piping tip (you can also use a ziploc bag with the corner cut off). On a large baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silpat baking mat, squeeze out a small round amount of dough and then slightly raise the piping bag as you are continually squeezing it. You are looking for a mound that is about 1½ inches wide and 1½ inches tall.

  • Wet your fingertips and slightly flatten the top of the dough mounds before baking. You are still looking for a very round shape, but sometimes you can get a little "tail" at the top when piping. If you don't flatten that tail down, it twill burn.

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  • Bake at 375° Fahrenheit for about 35-37 minutes.

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  • Cool completely.

For the Whipped Cream Filling

  • Using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiffs peaks. This will take about 3-4 minutes. (You can also use a hand mixer for this step).

  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well-combined.

  • Cut the cream puff in half. Remove the top, and place a large spoonful of whipped cream inside and gently put the top of the cream puff over the whipped cream. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

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  1. Gluten-Free Cream Puffs (with Whipped Cream Filling) - The Savory Celiac (11)Mary

    Gluten-Free Cream Puffs (with Whipped Cream Filling) - The Savory Celiac (12)
    WOW!! I’m loving all of your recipes make with the Caputo Gluten free flour. These cream puffs were amazing!! I can’t eat dairy so they were also dairy free. Made them for Mother’s Day and my non-gluten free family loved them. I was feeling lazy so I opted to use a large cookie scoop instead of piping them. I will definitely be making these again, and again, and again. Thank you so much.

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    • Gluten-Free Cream Puffs (with Whipped Cream Filling) - The Savory Celiac (13)Kari @ The Savory Celiac

      I’m so glad you’re having all of this success with the flour and the recipes!

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Gluten-Free Cream Puffs (with Whipped Cream Filling) - The Savory Celiac (2024)

FAQs

Is whip cream safe for celiacs? ›

Whipped cream is typically gluten-free. Processed whipped cream such as Cool Whip and Reddi-Whip are considered gluten-free. Homemade whipped-cream (made from just cream) is gluten-free. If you're somewhere where they are making their own whipped cream, always ask what ingredients they are using.

Is cream cheese okay for celiacs? ›

In short, cream cheese is naturally gluten-free. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese blocks and plain whipped cream cheeses are not made with any gluten-containing ingredients and should be safe for those with celiac disease. Always read the labels as ingredients and manufacturing methods change over time.

Can coeliacs have fresh cream? ›

Yes, if you buy plain and unflavored whipping cream, heavy cream is gluten free. Heavy cream is only made from milk, and therefore it is gluten free. There aren't any cross-contamination concerns as nothing else is processed on the same equipment.

What brands of cream cheese are gluten-free? ›

Yes, most cream cheese is gluten-free. Some brands will also label it as gluten-free, Prairie Farms, Walmart, and Crystal Farms to name a few.

What is a gluten-free substitute for whipping cream? ›

Silken Tofu and Soy Milk (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

By blending it with equal parts soy milk, you can create a smooth, thick liquid that you can use as a vegan substitute for heavy cream. It can even be whipped, so if you add a little vanilla extract and sugar, you can create a dairy-free whipped topping.

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All varieties and flavors of Reddi-Wip have been validated gluten-free by Reddi-Wip's parent company ConAgra.

Why can't celiacs have dairy? ›

People with celiac disease may be lactose intolerant because their small intestine is damaged. They cannot break down lactose well. However, unlike gluten exposure in people with celiac disease, lactose does not damage your intestine.

What ice cream can celiacs eat? ›

Generally, plain single flavour ice cream flavours such as strawberry, vanilla or chocolate are more likely to be gluten free. If the ice cream contains baked products, such as cookie dough or brownies, then it is more likely to contain gluten. Always check the label to be safe!

Can celiacs eat cream crackers? ›

As a rule, traditional wheat products such as pastas, breads, crackers, and other baked goods are not gluten-free.

Can celiacs use lotion with gluten? ›

Gluten absorption through the skin has not been proven to be toxic for patients with celiac disease as it cannot cross from the skin blood vessels into the intestines. It is possible that some gluten may be ingested if the person does not wash their hands after touching products prior to eating.

What spices are ok for celiac disease? ›

Spices sold singularly—ie, there's only one ingredient in the ingredients list—should be safe. This includes, but is not limited to: salt, pepper, garlic powder, garlic salt, ginger, bay leaves, turmeric, onion powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, and thyme.

Can you eat rice pudding if you are celiac? ›

Pastries, such as croissants, doughnuts, and eclairs, are foods to avoid for those with coeliac disease, as can most biscuits and cookies. However, there are many sweet treats that coeliacs can eat, including many types of fudge, macarons, rice pudding, and fruit sorbet (although always check the packaging).

Is whipped cream cheese gluten-free? ›

While cream cheese is naturally gluten free, there are some made in non-dedicated facilities, such as Philadelphia brand. Philadelphia Cream Cheese is manufactured by Kraft. Products of Kraft will disclose all sources of gluten will be included on the labeling.

Is Cool Whip gluten-free? ›

YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free!

Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.

Is Kraft whipped cream cheese gluten-free? ›

Cream cheese and other brands of cream cheese are gluten free. As of now, most brands do not have issues with cross-contamination. The only ingredients in cream cheese are fresh milk, cream cheese cultures, carob bean gum, and salt, all naturally gluten free ingredients.

Is Cool Whip safe for celiac? ›

The good news for Cool Whip fans is that, currently, Kraft Cool Whip products are gluten-free, including the flavored "Season's Delight" varieties. As such, Cool Whip is regarded as safe for people with celiac disease.

Can celiacs eat Miracle Whip? ›

Kraft has a clear policy where they will clearly state on their label if a product contains a gluten ingredient. Miracle Whip does not have any of those ingredients, so it is gluten-free but because it is not certified gluten-free we cannot give it a perfect 10/10 score.

Can celiacs have mayonnaise? ›

Mayonnaise or “mayo” is typically made from naturally gluten-free ingredients: eggs, oil, vinegar, lemon and sometimes mustard/mustard seed or other spices. Mayo brands that have a gluten-free label have passed thorough testing and are safe to eat for people with celiac disease.

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