Heavenly Cream Puffs with Vanilla Cream Filling

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Indulge in these Heavenly Cream Puffs, a classic dessert that combines light and airy choux pastry shells with a luscious vanilla cream filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, or as a simple sweet treat, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these cream puffs are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

Ingredients:

For the Puffs:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick (½ cup) butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

For the Cream Filling:

  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and add the flour all at once, stirring continuously until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a ball, about 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the Eggs: Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
  4. Shape the Puffs: Use a spoon or piping bag to drop small mounds (about 1½ inches wide) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  6. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat the mixture until it thickens and becomes creamy.
  7. Stuff the Puffs: Cut each puff in half horizontally or carefully create a small opening at the bottom. Fill each puff with the vanilla cream, either by piping or spooning it in.
  8. Finish with Powdered Sugar: Dust the tops of the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.

    Conclusion:

    These Heavenly Cream Puffs with Vanilla Cream Filling are the epitome of elegance and indulgence. With their light pastry shells and creamy, sweet filling, they are a timeless treat that will leave everyone craving more. Make a batch for your next gathering, and watch them disappear!

    Heavenly Cream Puffs with Vanilla Cream Filling

    Light and airy cream puffs filled with a richvanilla cream filling, perfect for any special occasion or dessert table.

    For the Puffs:

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 stick (½ cup butter)
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 large eggs
    • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

    For the Cream Filling:

    • 1 pint heavy cream
    • ⅓ cup whole milk
    • 1 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
    1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Cook the Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and add the flour all at once, stirring continuously until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a ball, about 2 minutes.
    3. Incorporate the Eggs: Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for 5 minutes. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
    4. Shape the Puffs: Use a spoon or piping bag to drop small mounds (about 1½ inches wide) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
    5. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
    6. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to beat the mixture until it thickens and becomes creamy.
    7. Stuff the Puffs: Cut each puff in half horizontally or carefully create a small opening at the bottom. Fill each puff with the vanilla cream, either by piping or spooning it in.
    8. Finish with Powdered Sugar: Dust the tops of the filled cream puffs with powdered sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.
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