Description
Delight in Mom’s famous cream puffs—perfectly golden, light, and fluffy pastries filled with a rich and creamy vanilla filling. This easy, homemade recipe is a timeless treat for dessert lovers everywhere. Impress your family with these irresistibly sweet pastries made from scratch!
Ingredients
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For the Cream Puff Dough:
- 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
For Mom’s Famous Filling:
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the butter, water, and vanilla to a boil.
- Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan, forming a ball.
- Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly.
- Incorporate Eggs:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring the dough is smooth before adding the next egg.
- Shape the Cream Puffs:
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
- Make the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk until thick and fluffy, resembling whipped cream.
- Assemble the Cream Puffs:
- Slice each cream puff in half and fill the center with Mom’s famous filling using a piping bag or a spoon.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing
Notes
- Make sure the cream puffs are completely cool before adding the filling to prevent melting.
- Experiment with different pudding flavors, such as chocolate or cheesecake, for a unique twist.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
