Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Famous Cream Puffs, a classic dessert that combines light and airy pastry with rich, creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion, these pastries are not only easy to make but also versatile, allowing you to experiment with various flavors. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy night at home, these cream puffs will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a batch of irresistible treats that are sure to be the highlight of your dessert table.
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 (3.4 ounces) package instant vanilla pudding
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, vanilla extract, and white sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Gradually add flour and stir until it forms a ball; cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- On a lined baking sheet, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough spaced apart.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15 minutes; then lower temperature to 350°F (175°C) for another 15 minutes.
- Cool completely on wire racks before filling with vanilla cream mixture made from heavy cream, whole milk, and pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg