Pumpkin Cinnamon Cream Puffs
The pumpkin cinnamon filling in these cream puffs melts in your mouth, with hints of cinnamon and maple. I love that flavor combination and these are sure to be a hit this fall season. I recently got some new flavorings from LorAnn Oils and Flavors to try along with over 40 other bloggers. The links to the other bloggers recipe are below and I can’t wait to see what everyone else has made.
We got to pick 2 oils and one of their new bakery emulsions. I picked Maple and Citrus Blossom oils and Cinnamon Spice Emulsion. These flavors are amazing and I am going to be placing an order soon for more flavors.
You get a big bottle of the Cinnamon Spice Bakery Emulsion for $5.95. I have used this several times over the weekend. This bakery emulsion has a different taste than just adding cinnamon to something. It adds a spicy kick that lingers on your palate. Emulsions unlike oil flavorings don’t bake out like an alcohol based oil when exposed to heat. I made apple pancakes with the Cinnamon Spice Bakery Emulsion in them this morning and every bite had a spicy cinnamon taste. I’ll be posting that recipe soon.
Cream puffs filled with a pumpkin cinnamon spice filling with a hint of maple. The filling is so light it melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- Cream Puffs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- Filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon LorAnn Maple Flavor Oil
- 2 teaspoons LorAnn CInnamon Spice Bakery Emulsion
Instructions
- Cream Puffs
- Put water in a saucepan with the butter. Let the butter melt. As soon as the butter is melted add the cup of flour, stirring constantly until the dough pulls away from the side of the pan. Remove from heat, cover and let cool.
- When the mixture has cooled add the eggs and beat in one at a time until all 4 eggs are mixed in. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet. You can also use a pastry bag and pipe the mixture out if you want them all to look the same.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 - 22 minutes. They are baked when they are browned all over and sound hollow when you tap them. Crack the oven door and let the cream puffs continue to dry out in the oven. If the cream puffs are not done they will collapse.
- Filling
- Put heavy cream in your mixer bowl with a whisk attachment. Whip cream until medium peaks form. Take cream out of bowl into a smaller bowl while you mix up the rest of the ingredients.
- Add the cream cheese and pumpkin to your mixer bowl. Beat until thoroughly combined. Add the confectionery sugar and beat in. Add the LorAnn Maple and Cinnamon Spice flavorings.
- Add the heavy cream back to the mixture and blend together. Fill cream puffs.
Notes
Times are based on both recipes with resting time for the cream puffs dough to cool. You don't have to wait if you want but I have found I get more raise to the dough when I do. This is a quick and easy recipe to make. You could also use Cool Whip if desired in place of the whip cream. I would use a little more than 2 cups of cool whip.
Here’s another recipe I just made using the Cinnamon Spice Bakery Emulsion, Snickerdoodles Muddy Buddies.
Disclosure: I received products from LorAnn Oils and Flavors to use for this post. The opinions about the products are strictly my own.
How about some Pumpkin Toffee Dump Cake?
Or Spiced Apple Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Krissy Allori {self proclaimed foodie} says
I definitely need to try these – they look rich and delicious.
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
Mary Ellen, these cream puffs are lovely. I like the taste combo you’ve done here!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says
These look so yummy! I just want to reach through the computer screen and grab one, or two, or three.
Jen says
This is genius and I had no idea cream puffs were so easy to make! I definitely need to check out LorAnns oils too. Sounds like I’ve been missing out!
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
I’ve never made cream puffs before, Mary Ellen! These sure do look delish! Thanks for the info on the oils – I will have to give them a try. I’ve seen so many wonderful recipes for them today! It’s so exciting to find a new and different product! Thanks!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Oooooo… I just love this fall take on a classic cream puff! Looks delicious! 🙂
LorAnn Oils says
Yum! Such a great idea to make fall-flavored cream puffs! So glad to hear you like the Cinnamon Spice emulsion and are finding more delicious ways to use it.
Mary Ellen says
Thanks for stopping by, love the emulsions!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says
These look absolutely scrumptious! I definitely want to try those oils, they seem to have just about any flavor you could want!
Wendy says
Silly question…how do you fill the cream puffs? Do you cut in half or fill with a tip? 🙂
Mary Ellen says
Cut the tops off. I used a small scoop here to fill them because I wanted a puffy look to them. You could also fill with a tip, they make ones just for cream puffs or donuts. It is a pretty nifty tube.