MY MOM’S FAMOUS CREAM PUFFS!

Prepare Time and Ingredients

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients

• Pastry:
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
• Filling:
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding
  • ⅓ cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in water and vanilla extract, bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once. Stir until dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Let dough cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time, until dough is smooth and shiny.
5. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them for puffing.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
7. While puffs cool, prepare the filling. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, pudding mix, and milk until thickened.
8. Once puffs are cool, cut them in half and fill with whipped cream.
9. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

One cream puff contains approximately:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 18 grams
• Saturated Fat: 10 grams
• Cholesterol: 55 milligrams
• Sodium: 350 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Fiber: 1 gram
• Sugar: 25 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

So there you have it! My mom’s famous cream puffs – a simple recipe with a big heart. Give them a try and see for yourself why they’re so special.