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Delicious Famous Cream Puffs

Cloud-like filling and a fluffy pastry make for the perfect snack!
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

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
  • 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.