Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs Recipe

Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter
• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour

For Mom’s Famous Filling:

• 1 pint of heavy cream
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) of instant vanilla pudding mix
• ⅓ cup of milk

Yields: Approx. 16 cream puffs

Instructions:

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the butter, water, and vanilla extract to a boil over medium heat.
2. Gradually add the flour, stirring continuously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth dough ball.
3. Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
5. Using a spoon or piping bag, place small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
7. Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cream puffs cool completely.

For the Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla pudding mix, and milk.
2. Beat the mixture using an electric mixer until it thickens to a consistency similar to whipped cream.

To Assemble:

1. Once the cream puffs have cooled, carefully slice each one in half.
2. Generously fill the cream puffs with the prepared filling.
3. Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy these delightful cream puffs filled with Mom’s famous rich and creamy filling!