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Mom's Famous Cream Puffs

Light, airy choux pastry shells filled with a rich vanilla cream, these classic cream puffs are a crowd-pleasing dessert that never fails to impress. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Classic, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Party Food, Pastry
Cuisine French
Servings 12 cream puffs
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium saucepan, bring butter, water, and vanilla extract to a boil over medium-high heat. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a dough forms. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  • Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice cooled pastry shells in half horizontally. Fill with vanilla cream and place the top half back on. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

For a chocolate twist, drizzle melted chocolate over the tops before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal
Keyword choux pastry, cream puffs, Homemade, special occasion, vanilla filling
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