Light, airy, and filled with a luscious vanilla cream, these cream puffs are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Directions
- Prepare the Cream Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, and milk until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken.
- Make the Choux Pastry: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.
- Add the Eggs: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Pipe the Dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a piping bag or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cream Puffs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and have risen. Do not open the oven door during baking. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Fill the Cream Puffs: Once cooled, use a small knife to cut a slit in the side of each puff. Fill a piping bag with the chilled vanilla cream filling and pipe it into each cream puff until filled.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the filled cream puffs on a serving platter and enjoy these delightful treats!
Nutritional Information
Approximately 150 kcal per cream puf
