Hungarian Cream Puffs (Képviselőfánk) – Traditional Hungarian Pastry

Light, golden, and wonderfully crisp on the outside with a rich, silky cream filling inside, Képviselőfánk is a classic Hungarian pastry that looks impressive while being made from simple ingredients. These Hungarian cream puffs are prepared from delicate choux pastry, baked until beautifully puffed, and filled with a smooth vanilla pastry cream.

Often served in Hungarian pastry shops and at family celebrations, Képviselőfánk is a wonderful example of Hungary’s elegant baking tradition.

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry

• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs

For the Vanilla Cream

• 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar, optional