Famous Cream Puffs: A Delightful Dessert to Enjoy Any Time
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating Famous Cream Puffs: A Delightful Dessert to Enjoy Any Time. These light and airy pastries are filled with a luscious vanilla cream that melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat for family gatherings or a sweet craving on busy weeknights. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can impress your guests and loved ones with these elegant desserts. Whether you enjoy them plain or get creative with fillings and toppings, these cream puffs are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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 sugar; bring to a boil.
- Gradually stir in flour until a ball forms and pulls away from the sides; continue stirring for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pipe tablespoon-sized mounds onto a lined baking sheet; bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes then at 350°F (175°C) for another 15 minutes.
- Allow puffs to cool completely before slicing open and filling with the whipped cream mixture made from heavy cream, milk, and pudding mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg