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Mom’s Cream Puffs

Mom’s Cream Puffs: Irresistibly Light and Creamy Delights

Mom’s Cream Puffs are deliciously light and airy pastries filled with a delightful vanilla cream, creating nostalgic treats perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shells
  • 1 cup water Creates steam for that perfect puff.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Enriches the flavor and aids in even cooking.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances all the lovely flavors in your cream puffs.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides the necessary structure for the pastry.
  • 4 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for the best results.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups cold whole milk Forms the base of the creamy filling.
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix Thickens your filling quickly.
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Ensures a light and fluffy texture.
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar Optional for dusting, adding sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the cream filling.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • piping bag

Method
 

Shell Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then stir in flour until it forms a cohesive ball.
  3. Once dough cools slightly, add eggs one at a time, mixing well until smooth and thick.
  4. Drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2-3 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes without opening the door, until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
Filling Preparation
  1. Whisk together cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the pudding mixture with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Assembly
  1. Once the cream puffs are cool, slice them in half horizontally.
  2. Fill each puff with the cream filling and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, fill the cream puffs shortly before serving. They are best enjoyed fresh!

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