Description
Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs are light and airy pastries filled with a creamy vanilla filling, perfect for dessert or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and vanilla extract to a boil.
- Add flour all at once and stir constantly until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Gradually beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, about 8 generous portions.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Insert a toothpick into one cream puff to release steam. Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let cream puffs cool inside to prevent deflating.
- Once cooled, slice each puff in half.
- Prepare the filling by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add instant vanilla pudding and milk, mixing until combined and creamy.
- Fill each puff generously using a piping bag or spoon.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Allow the dough to cool slightly before adding the eggs to ensure it mixes properly.
- Ensure cream puffs cool fully in the oven to prevent deflation.
- You can customize the filling by adding different pudding flavors or toppings like melted chocolate or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff
