Go Back
–+ servings
Pumpkin Cream Puffs

Pumpkin Cream Puffs: Irresistibly Light and Festive Treats

Delight in these Pumpkin Cream Puffs that balance flaky pastry with rich pumpkin filling, making them a must for any festive gathering.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Milk For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Sugar For sprinkling
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Cold
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric Mixer
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cream Puffs
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into six rectangles.
  3. Whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash, then brush on pastry rectangles.
  4. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the brushed pastry.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  6. Cool the pastries on a rack completely.
  7. Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until stiff peaks form, then fold in pumpkin puree.
  8. Slice each cooled pastry in half and pipe pumpkin cream into the bottom half.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Pumpkin Cream Puffs are best enjoyed cold. You can customize the filling with maple extract for added flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!