FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS

 

Cream Puffs with Mom’s Celebrated Filling Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cream Puffs:

• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 4 eggs

For Mom’s Celebrated Filling:

• 1/2 quart heavy cream
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
• 1/3 cup milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cream Puffs:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • In a saucepan, bring the water, butter, and vanilla to a boil.
   • Add the flour and stir constantly until the mixture leaves the sides of the pot and forms a ball.
   • Remove from heat and let cool.
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
   • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined cookie sheets (you should have about 8 for large cream puffs).
   • Bake for approximately 40 minutes.
   • Optional: After baking, poke each puff with a toothpick and return them to the oven with the door slightly open to cool. This helps prevent deflating.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a blender, beat the heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding, and milk until thick.
3. Assemble the Cream Puffs:
   • Let the baked puffs cool completely.
   • Slice each puff in half and pipe or scoop in Mom’s filling.
   • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.