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Famous Cream Puffs

Famous Cream Puffs

Famous Cream Puffs are delicate, airy pastries filled with sweet cream and loved for their elegance, versatility, and rich culinary history. With endless filling and topping options, they’re a timeless treat perfect for both casual indulgence and sophisticated occasions.

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Puff Shells:

  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Mom’s Famous Filling:

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • cup milk

Yields: Approximately 16 cream puffs

Instructions
 

Shells

  • In a saucepan, bring the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla to a boil.
  • Stir in the flour all at once and continue stirring until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Once baked, remove the puffs and immediately use a sharp knife to make a small slit in the side of each to release steam.

Allow to cool completely.

  • Slice each puff in half and either pipe or spoon in Mom’s famous filling.
  • Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Filling

  • In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat together the heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, and milk until thick and fluffy, similar in texture to whipped cream.