Mom’s Famous Cream Puffs

Light, airy pastry shells filled with rich homemade vanilla cream and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or chocolate drizzle — these cream puffs will steal the show every time.

✨ Ingredients

For the pastry shells (choux pastry):

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 4 large eggs

• ¼ tsp salt

For the creamy filling:

• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 ½ cups cold milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional topping:

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

• Chocolate sauce or melted chocolate, for drizzling

👩‍🍳 Instructions

👉 Make the shells:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.

• Add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides.

• Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition (this is key for that fluffy rise!).

• Drop rounded tablespoons (or pipe) onto the baking sheet, spacing apart.

• Bake for 25–30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
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