Famous Cream Puffs: A Delightful Dessert to Enjoy Any Time
Indulge in the delightfully airy Famous Cream Puffs—an easy-to-make dessert that brings joy to any occasion. These light pastries, filled with a rich vanilla cream, are perfect for special gatherings or cozy nights at home. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can impress your friends and family with these sumptuous treats. Whether you choose to flavor them with chocolate, fruit, or keep them classic, these cream puffs are sure to be a hit! Grab your apron and get ready for a baking adventure that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cream puffs 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 (3.4 ounces) package instant vanilla pudding
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, vanilla extract, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir in flour quickly until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- 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 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes; lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before filling with whipped cream made from heavy cream, whole milk, and instant pudding mix.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cream puff (50g)
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg