Delicious Famous Cream Puffs

Desserts are what make the world go round and Delicious Famous Cream Puffs are on the top of our list. 

It’s a recipe as old as time and we did not change it too much to keep the nostalgic feeling of comfort you know and love from this bite-sized snack. A rich creamy center and a fluffy, buttery puff are the best combinations for a quick snack. Add these into the freezer for a frozen snack on a hot day or sneak a snack during your next zoom meeting (don’t let anyone see them or they will be begging you to make them some.)

Delicious Famous Cream Puffs are made with heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and instant vanilla pudding mix. The filling is so fluffy you will definitely need a napkin (or even a bib) when eating these! This recipe creates a perfect ratio for filling to pastry to fill the center of your homemade pastry without overdoing it. 

The puff ingredients are similar to a simple cake batter and is dense enough to hold up to the filling without becoming soggy. No one likes soggy snacks!

How do you store your Delicious Famous Cream Puffs?

Make sure to store these in an air-tight container in the fridge. Since the center is made with dairy you do not want to leave these out for too long and definitely not in direct sunlight or heat. The center will begin to melt and you will be left with a sticky mess. We are sure the little ones wouldn’t mind though :-). 

Here is what you need to make Delicious Famous Cream Puffs at home!

For the puffs:

8 Tbsp. Butter unsalted

2 tsp. Vanilla extract

1 C. All-purpose flour

4 large eggs

Pinch of salt

1 cup of water

For the cream filling:

2 C. Heavy whipping cream

⅓ C. Whole milk

1 tsp. Vanilla extract

1 Box Instant vanilla pudding mix

Let’s get into baking these delicious treats!

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a saucepan over medium-high heat on the stove, add the butter, water, and vanilla extract for the puffs. Bring to a boil, stir until the butter is melted completely, and then remove from the heat.

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Immediately add the flour and pinch of salt, and stir continuously until a well-combined dough has formed.

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Add the dough to a mixing bowl, and beat on low until it has cooled down.

Mix the eggs into the dough one at a time. Be sure each egg is completely combined before adding another.

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Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to put drops of batter onto a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking sheet.

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Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and lightly browned.

Let cook completely.

Mix together all of the ingredients for the filling until stiff peaks have formed.

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Cut each cream puff in half.

Pipe the filling onto one side of the cream puff, and top it with the other.

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Dust with some confectioners sugar before serving if desired.

I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

How many could you eat?

Delicious Famous Cream Puffs

Cloud-like filling and a fluffy pastry make for the perfect snack!

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Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  

For the puffs:

• 8 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
• 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 C. All purpose flour
• 4 Large eggs
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup of water

For the cream filling:

• 2 C. Heavy whipping cream
• ⅓ C. Whole milk
• 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1 Box Instant vanilla pudding mix

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• In a saucepan over medium high heat on the stove, add the butter, water and vanilla extract for the puffs. Bring to a boil, stir until the butter is melted completely, and then remove from the heat.
• Immediately add the flour and pinch of salt, and stir continuously until a well combined dough has formed.
• Add the dough to a mixing bowl, and beat on low until it has cooled down.
• Mix the eggs into the dough one at a time. Be sure each egg is completely combined before adding another.
• Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to put drops of batter onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and lightly browned.
• Let cook completely.
• Mix together all of the ingredients for the filling until stiff peaks have formed.
• Cut each cream puff in half.
• Pipe the filling onto one side of the cream puff, and top it with the other.
• Dust with some confectioners sugar before serving if desired.