Description
Easy Cream Puffs are delicate, light pastries filled with a rich vanilla cream filling. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade cream puffs offer a crisp shell with a smooth and luscious center that will impress your guests or make a wonderful dessert treat for yourself!
Ingredients
For the Cream Puffs:
½ cup butter
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
For the Vanilla Cream Filling:
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
Instructions
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Make the Cream Puff Shells:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a saucepan, combine butter, water, and salt. Heat until butter melts and mixture boils.
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Stir in flour until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Beat in eggs one at a time until dough is smooth and glossy.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough or pipe onto a baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Cool on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Vanilla Cream Filling:
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Whisk together vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, and milk in a bowl until thickened and smooth.
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Chill for firmer consistency if desired.
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Assemble the Cream Puffs:
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Cut the cooled puff shells in half.
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Spoon or pipe vanilla cream into the center of each puff and place the tops back on.
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Serve:
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
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Notes
Customize fillings by adding chocolate, custard, or fruit flavors.
Opt for gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
For a luxurious touch, drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
