Famous Cream Puffs
These famous cream puffs are a classic dessert featuring a crispy, airy pastry filled with smooth, homemade vanilla pudding. Perfect for any occasion, these elegant cream puffs are easy to make, deliciously light, and a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 cream puffs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cream Puffs:
1 stick butter (½ cup)
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
4 eggs
For Mom’s Celebrated Filling:
½ quart (2 cups) heavy cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
⅓ cup milk
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and vanilla to a boil.
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Add flour and stir constantly until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
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Remove from heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (about 8 large puffs).
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Bake for 40 minutes, or until puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
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Optional: Poke each puff with a toothpick and return them to the oven with the door slightly ajar to cool. This prevents deflation.
Notes
Chocolate Cream Puffs: Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled puffs for a rich twist.
Fruit Filling: For a fruity variation, add whipped cream and fresh berries as the filling.
Flavored Dough: Try adding almond or citrus zest for a unique flavor in the puff pastry.
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