Famous Cream Puffs: A Delightful Dessert to Enjoy Any Time
Famous Cream Puffs: A Delightful Dessert to Enjoy Any Time are light, airy pastries filled with a luscious vanilla cream that will bring joy to any gathering. These delightful treats are surprisingly easy to make and require no special baking skills—just a little patience and love. With their crispy exterior and creamy filling, they are the perfect dessert for celebrations, afternoon tea, or simply indulging after a long day. Whether you’re sharing them with family and friends or savoring them on your own, these cream puffs are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 stick butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 pint heavy cream
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, vanilla extract, and white sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, add flour and stir until it forms a ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Let the dough cool briefly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape dough into tablespoon-sized mounds on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes at 400°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling; then fill with whipped cream made from heavy cream, whole milk, and instant pudding mix.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 62mg