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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Pastry

    Dream Puffs Cream Puff and Eclair Cookbook

    Published by Melissa on November 1, 2014 | Updated November 14, 2022 | 81 Comments

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    Dream Puffs Cookbook Announcement

    Today I’m super excited to officially announce that I’ve written a cookbook! It’s called Dream Puffs and the ebook is available to purchase on Amazon. It’s all about cream puffs, eclairs, and profiteroles.

    Dream Puffs by Barbara Schieving

    I’ve been baking puffs in my kitchen for over 30 years. These luscious desserts are easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost of buying them at a bakery. In Dream Puffs in addition to the recipes, there are tips and templates that make cream puff baking even easier.

    Helene Dujardin photographing Dream Puffs

    My publisher is Oxmoor House, the cookbook division of Time, Inc. Dream Puffs is part of their Simply Sweet series of cookbooks.

    I spent two days this week in beautiful Birmingham, Alabama at Oxmoor House’s offices watching Helene Dujardin, the senior photographer at Oxmoor House, and the talented team at Oxmoor House while they worked their magic creating the fabulous pictures for Dream Puffs. 

    Collage of the Dream Puffs Team

    Helene’s photo stylist while I was there was Catherine Steele (Cat), along with styling fellow, Amanda Widis. My wonderful editor, Allison Cox, and  talented graphic designer for the cookbook, Maribeth Jones, stopped by the set to help select the perfect cover photo.

    I also had the pleasure of meeting Felicity Keane the creative director, Grace Parisi the executive food director, Iain Bagwell the executive director of photography, Caroline Smith photography fellow, Mindi Shapiro senior photo stylist, Margaret Dickey photo stylist, and the test kitchen developer who tested my recipes, Callie Nash.

    Cat styling Dream Puffs Cream Puffs

    The food stylists bring a cart from the test kitchen to the set filled with the food, and everything they need to create gorgeous food for each shot. The cart is filled with paint brushes, tweezers, spray bottles, baby wipes for cleaning up messes and so much more.

    Collage of props at Oxmoor House

    The Oxmoor House prop rooms are filled top to bottom with dishes, pans, glasses, serving plates, napkins, table cloths, and utensils. It’s a food bloggers dream to have so many styling options.

    Cat Drizzling Eclairs for Dream Puffs

    I learned so many little tips to creating prettier food for my photos. Here Cat’s using a painting sponge to perfectly drizzle glaze on the eclairs.

    There was a notebook filled with photos they’ve already taken, and I can’t wait for you to see them too. The cookbook is going to be gorgeous with a photo of every delicious dessert.

    Creme de Menthe Profiteroles

    Most people are familiar with cream puffs and eclairs, but not profiteroles. Profiteroles are cream puff shells filled with ice cream and served like a sundae with gooey ice cream toppings.

    Chocolate eclairs have been my favorite dessert since I was a little girl, but since creating all the fun, new recipes for Dream Puffs I can’t pick a favorite. I love them all and hope you will too.

    Update: Simply Sweet Dream Puffs: Shockingly Easy Fun-Filled Treats!Image and Blog is now available on Amazon!

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    1. Letty's Kitchen

      November 02, 2014 at 9:31 am

      so excited for you–Can’t wait to see it!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:08 am

        Thanks Letty! I’m so excited for you to see it.

        Reply
    2. Caryn/The Mid Life Guru

      November 02, 2014 at 9:21 am

      What wonderful news indeed!! And perfect timing for the holidays!! I am so excited for you. Congratulations!!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:09 am

        It would make a perfect gift for the holidays next year. Thanks Caryn!

        Reply
    3. parvin

      November 02, 2014 at 1:58 am

      Hi Barbara,
      I’m very glad to be familiar with your site and your recipes. Actually I live in Iran. I would like to know first of all how much should i pay for the book and second how can i buy the book?
      I love cooking and baking. i have a lot of experiences in them but i really like to improve them. I wish i could meet you and take part in your classes ( if you have any).
      warm Regards
      Parvin

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:02 am

        Thanks Parvin – I’m not sure yet how much the book will cost, but I assume you’ll be able to buy it on Amazon and have it shipped to Iran. Thanks for following Barbara Bakes!

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    4. Cyndy

      November 01, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I’m with Carol, Congratulations Barbara! I know this book will be a big hit. I know I want at least a few copies so I can give them as Christmas gifts. I have so many props that I don’t know what to do with anymore. hmmm, maybe I can give them to Carol….. shhh

      Can’t wait until the book comes out!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:35 am

        Thanks so much Cyndy! It would make a perfect Christmas gift! I’m sure Carol would love any extra props you have!

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    5. kristy

      November 01, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Happy Halloween to you & your family, Barbara. This such a wonderful & fun post. Thanks so much for sharing with us. Love it. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
      Blessings, Kristy

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      • kristy

        November 01, 2014 at 11:06 pm

        Btw, CONGRATULATIONS on your new cookbook. I’m so excited for you as well. Have fun !

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        • Barbara Schieving

          November 02, 2014 at 10:36 am

          Thanks Kristy! It’s been a fun adventure.

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    6. Carol

      November 01, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      A big CONGRATULATIONS to you Barbara! I’m so happy to hear that you have a cookbook coming out. I’ll definitely be in line to buy one-we love cream puffs of all kinds here.

      Oh and the props room at Oxmoor House? I’d be like a kid in a candy store-one a wide eyed one at Disneyland….ALL those pretty dishes and such. What fun I’d have. And what Bob and I wouldn’t give to see Helene and the other pros at work…they’re all amazing.

      I’m over the moon thrilled for you-can’t wait to see your cookbook. 🙂

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Carol! You’ve always been such a wonderful supporter of Barbara Bakes and Pressure Cooking Today. I can’t wait for you to see it too.

        Reply
    7. Kathy

      November 01, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      I’m super excited!!! Can’t wait to buy one of these cookbooks!!!

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    8. Karen Anderson

      November 01, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      I love to make cream puffs! They look so fancy!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:38 am

        Thanks Karen – cream puffs do look fancy and you know how easy they are to make if you already love making them. You’re going to love all the fun new flavors and recipes in the cookbook!

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    9. Nicole

      November 01, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      That is so exciting! I’m happy for you, Barbara. And I can’t wait to get my hands on your cookbook! I’ll be asking a lot of cookbook questions in January 😀

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 02, 2014 at 10:40 am

        Thanks Nicole! I can’t wait to tell you all about it when we finally meet in January!

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    10. Libby

      November 01, 2014 at 3:03 pm

      Congratulations! Love Oxmoor – always high quality books.

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:35 pm

        Thanks Libby! You’re so right. Oxmoor’s books are fabulous.

        Reply
    11. Jill

      November 01, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Congrats! I love super specific niche books like that!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Jill! It’s going to be a beautiful niche book 🙂

        Reply
    12. Karen

      November 01, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      That is so awesome! What a fun trip!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:34 pm

        It really was a fun trip. I was surprised how beautiful Birmingham was and the Oxmoor House offices are in a gorgeous brick building nestled up a tree lined drive.

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    13. Shari Kelley

      November 01, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment. You must be so happy! I look forward to seeing the cookbook.

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:32 pm

        Thanks Shari! I can’t wait for everyone to see it.

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    14. Sylvia Metos

      November 01, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Congratulations on your upcoming cookbook! You shoukd be very proud and pleased!

      Good luck!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:32 pm

        Thanks Sylvia! I’m am really proud of the cookbook.

        Reply
    15. Vicki

      November 01, 2014 at 11:31 am

      When & where can I get this cookbook?!?!

      I have tried making puffs a couple times and just can’t get it right- would love to master this-.

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:31 pm

        The cookbook will be widely available at most book retailers in October, 2015. I’m not sure of the specific date yet. I’d love to help you master cream puffs.

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    16. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books

      November 01, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Congratulations! =) Your new cookbook sounds wonderful!!
      I would love to feature it on my blog!

      Pinning!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:30 pm

        It would be so fun to have you feature it on your blog. Thanks Melissa!

        Reply
    17. Karen

      November 01, 2014 at 11:21 am

      I cannot wait for this book to come out. It looks like a labor of love and I want to try the recipes. Congratulations!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:29 pm

        It was definitely a labor of love. Thanks Karen!

        Reply
    18. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh

      November 01, 2014 at 8:08 am

      Wow, congratulations! That is an amazing accomplishment!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:29 pm

        Thanks Joanna – it was such a fun project.

        Reply
    19. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)

      November 01, 2014 at 8:03 am

      So excited for you Barbara! Choux pastry is one of my favourites to work with. Love that version of a profiterole filled with ice cream – I ate a few of those in Paris recently, seems to be all the rage 🙂 Congrats!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:29 pm

        Thanks Mardi – I think most people haven’t tried making choux pastry because they don’t know how easy it is to make. Profiteroles in Paris is something I need to try. 🙂

        Reply
    20. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      November 01, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Congratulations, Barbara! What an outstanding experience and what a lot of work a cookbook is. How lucky to spend a day watching Helene work her magic with your recipes. I can’t wait to buy my copy! Will we be able to pre-order?

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      • Barbara Schieving

        November 01, 2014 at 5:27 pm

        Thanks so much Maureen! I’m not sure when the pre-orders will start, but I’ll definitely let you know.

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