Cream Cheese Puffs
Cream cheese puffs are light, airy pastries made from choux dough that is baked until hollow, then filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture. They are a popular dessert or snack in many Western countries, often found in bakeries and served at gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These puffs are typically high in carbohydrates and fat due to the dough and cream cheese filling, providing a good source of energy and calcium. A single serving (about one puff) generally ranges from 150 to 250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Cholesterol | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
Per 2 puffs (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, cream cheese puffs are a versatile treat that can be adapted with various flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or fruit, making them a favorite for customization. Nutritionally, the cream cheese filling adds a boost of protein and calcium compared to other pastry fillings.
